Essays about: "Solar Radiance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Solar Radiance.

  1. 1. Tracking Optimization in Agrivoltaic Systems : A Comparative Study for Apple Orchards

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Maddalena Bruno; [2023]
    Keywords : Agrivoltaics; Optimization; Light sharing; Apple Orchards; Lantbruk; Optimering; Ljusdelning; Äppelodlingar;

    Abstract : Agrivoltaic (APV) systems, based on the co-location of solar panels and crops, are an innovative solution to land-use conflicts that often arise between agriculture and energy production. Their optimal functioning starts with efficient management and sharing of light between solar panels and underlying plants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Image simulations of the mission Martian Moons eXploration

    University essay from KTH/Rymdteknik

    Author : Romain Domagala; [2020]
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    Abstract : Martian Moons eXploration is a JAXA-lead mission aiming at exploring the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos. The hyperspectral infrared camera provided by France should perform global mapping of Phobos at high resolution in order to characterize surface composition and therefore help determine the origins of the moons. READ MORE

  4. 3. Benefits of passive solar shading devices in Swedish climate scenarios. Integrated daylight and energy study.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Agnieszka Czachura; [2019]
    Keywords : solar shadings; sustainability; buildings; daylight; energy use; glare; thermal visual comfort; free cooling; Sweden; performance prediction methods; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Modern well-insulated and highly glazed buildings experience increased overheating, even in cold climates. Buildings hold the biggest share of the world’s energy use, and current climate crisis can exacerbate future need for cooling. READ MORE

  5. 4. Subjective well-Being and environment : a GIS-Based analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Kristean Berry Björkman; [2018]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Subjective Well-Being; Happiness; Life-Satisfaction; Environmental Conditions; Climate; Natural Hazards; Pollution; Solar Radiance; Impaired Waters; Air Pollution; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Subjective well-being is how individuals experience their quality of life, happiness, and life satisfaction; essentially, how people think and feel about their lives. Many variables influence subjective well-being. This study explores the relationship between environmental factors and a reputable subjective well-being index. READ MORE

  6. 5. Daylight prediction based on the VSC - DF relation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Ance Olina; Nevila Zaimi; [2018]
    Keywords : Vertical Sky Component; Daylight Factor; building typology; Radiance simulations; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2017, 255 of Sweden's 290 municipalities reported a shortage of residential housing (Boverket, 2017). The answer is to build more. Due to urbanization pressure, concerns for saving valuable agricultural land, growing national and EU demands on energy-efficiency, there is an increasing number of new and dense urban developments. READ MORE