Science Applications International Corporation (SA

ABSTRACT:
Meteorological parameters having primary influence upon solar energy systems are identified and classified. The requirements of the electric utility industry for solar data are derived. The currently available solar data resources are assessed and their deficiencies identified. Instruments and data acquisition devices are described and monitoring station preliminary designs and cost data are presented. The data management functions required to translate raw data into information directly useful to the electric utility industry are defined. Recommendations for electric utility industry actions are made.… (mere)