Methods for solar access measurement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9697644
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14197210

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A method for determining solar access at a position includes: obtaining an image of a horizon that includes a skyline; determining the azimuth orientation and the inclination of the obtained image; and determining solar access based on the skyline within the obtained image, the measured azimuth orientation and inclination of the obtained image, and a position associated with the image of the horizon. Other features and embodiments relating to solar access measurement are disclosed.

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FLUKE CORPORATION6920 SEAWAY BLVD EVERETT WA 98203

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MacDonald, Robert Bolinas, US 27 385
MacDonald, Willard S Sebastopol, US 23 351

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