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1287; Report; August 1983.
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ABSTRACT:
The solar collector consists of an array of individually controlled heliostats and associated control hardware that enables the system to capture, reflect, and concentrate available solar energy onto the receiver. This is done in a manner that satisfies receiver heat flux requirements
The solar collector consists of an array of individually controlled heliostats and associated control hardware that enables the system to capture, reflect, and concentrate available solar energy onto the receiver. This is done in a manner that satisfies receiver heat flux requirements
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during all solar isolation periods. In addition, the solar collector responds to commands from the master control for emergency defocusing of the reflected energy to protect the receiver from damage and to command the heliostats to selected orientations to protect them during environmental extremes. Maintenance operations include periodic tracking accuracy verification using the beam characterization system, mirror washing operations, and any necessary repairs. Show Less