Pulse Analysis Spectroradiometer System for Measuring the Spectral Distribution of Flash Solar Simulators: Preprint

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    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 atindividual 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.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages14
    StatePublished - 2008
    EventSPIE Optics and Photonics 2008 Conference: Optical Modeling and Measurements for Solar Energy Systems II - San Diego, California
    Duration: 10 Aug 200814 Aug 2008

    Conference

    ConferenceSPIE Optics and Photonics 2008 Conference: Optical Modeling and Measurements for Solar Energy Systems II
    CitySan Diego, California
    Period10/08/0814/08/08

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/CP-581-43652

    Keywords

    • artificial light
    • flash solar simulator
    • monochromator
    • pulse measurement system
    • solar simulator classification
    • spectral distribution
    • spectroradiometers
    • waveform capture

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