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A Study on Implementable Sun Tracking Algorithm for Mobile Systems

이동형 시스템에 구현이 가능한 태양 추적 시스템에 관한 연구

  • 최주엽 (광운대학교 전기공학과) ;
  • 최익 (광운대학교 정보제어공학과) ;
  • 송승호 (광운대학교 전기공학과) ;
  • 안진웅 (대구경북과학기술원 실용로봇연구소) ;
  • 이동하 (대구경북과학기술원)
  • Published : 2009.12.01
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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.

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