Robotic system to reflect the sun onto a target. Sun simulated by IR led, IR detector on the first head. The "target" is approx. the camera position. Imagine the sun and target are at infinite distance.
Solar trackers keep something (like a pv panel) pointed at the sun. A heliostat keeps a reflective surface (like a mirror) at the correct angle to keep the reflected sun on a single spot (like a solar collection box).
Trackers are easier to build. Heliostats are difficult to build without some kind of processor controlling with multiple sensors.
Solar trackers keep something (like a pv panel) pointed at the sun. A heliostat keeps a reflective surface (like a mirror) at the correct angle to keep the reflected sun on a single spot (like a solar collection box).
Trackers are easier to build. Heliostats are difficult to build without some kind of processor controlling with multiple sensors.
Davetech23 2 years ago
Edmund scientific sells a sun tracker for about $100. but I have not tried it.
441rider 3 years ago
All i see is something rotating
Fentanyl3 4 years ago