Research Catalog

Title

Solar energy: proof of concept experiments.

Author

Mitre Corporation

Publication

[Washington, D. C. National Science Foundation] 1973.

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Additional Authors

National Science Foundation (U.S.). Research Applied to National Needs Program

Description

91 p.

Summary

Critical experiments are described which are intended to prove the technical feasibility and socio-economic desirability of specific applications or techniques for the widespread utilization of solar energy. These experiments fall within the following areas: heating and cooling of buildings, process heat, solar-thermal-electric, photovoltaic, ocean thermal, wind energy, organic materials, common applications. The specific concept which the experiment is intended to prove, and a rationale for the experiment are given. Each experiment is described in terms of the system to be constructed, its pacing and high-risk items, the intended users, desired interfaces with other systems and users, and estimated costs for the experiment. Each experiment is described and costs estimated for two levels of funding; a moderate risk, "minimum program", and a low-risk "accelerated program".

Series Statement

NSF/RA/N-73-111c

Subject

Solar energy > Research

Note

• Prepared with support of Division of Advanced Energy Research and Technology, Research Applied to National Needs Program, National Science Foundation.
• "MTR-6537."
• Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- Heating and cooling of buildings -- Process heat -- solar thermal -- Photovoltaic -- Ocean thermal difference systems -- Wind energy systems -- Utilization of organic materials -- Common applications.

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