Abstract
In this paper, a prototype of implementable Sun tracking algorithm for mobile systems powered by alternative energy is proposed. The proposed system uses 2-axis tilt sensor and 3-axis magnetic sensor to measure orientation and posture of the system according to the horizon coordinates system, which are used to compensate tilt effects. Then through astronomical calculation using the present time and position informations obtained from GPS sensors, the calculated azimuth and altitude of the Sun in that location. The position of the Sun is converted to that of the mobile Sun tracking system coordinates and used to control A-axis and C-axis of the system.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1169-1174 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| State | Published - Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- Alternative energy
- Astronomical calculation
- Mobile systems
- Sun tracking
- Tilt effects