Pulse analysis spectroradiometer system for measuring the spectral distribution of flash solar simulators

Afshín M. Andreas; Daryl R. Myers

doi:10.1117/12.792763

11 September 2008 Pulse analysis spectroradiometer system for measuring the spectral distribution of flash solar simulators

Afshín M. Andreas, Daryl R. Myers

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Proceedings Volume 7046, Optical Modeling and Measurements for Solar Energy Systems II; 70460I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.792763
Event: Solar Energy + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Flashing artificial light sources are used extensively in photovoltaic module performance testing and plant production lines. There are several means of attempting to measure the spectral distribution of a flash of light; however, many of these approaches generally capture the entire pulse energy. We report here on the design and performance of a system to capture the waveform of flash at individual wavelengths of light. Any period within the flash duration can be selected, over which to integrate the flux intensity at each wavelength. The resulting spectral distribution is compared with the reference spectrum, resulting in a solar simulator classification.

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Afshín M. Andreas and Daryl R. Myers "Pulse analysis spectroradiometer system for measuring the spectral distribution of flash solar simulators", Proc. SPIE 7046, Optical Modeling and Measurements for Solar Energy Systems II, 70460I (11 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.792763

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