A Review of the Methods for Passive Solar Systems Analysis.
Abstract
Due to recent needs expressed by the Air Force, a review and evaluation of the methods of analysis for passive solar energy systems was conducted. The methods of analysis evaluated were those that could be worked without the use of computers or programmable calculators. A selection model was designed to systematically and objectively evaluate the methods. The selection model was a variation of a scoring model and based on six criteria. The criteria were: Performance, Economics, Flexibility, Implementation, Usability, and Computing Devices. Of the methods evaluated, the Passive Solar Design Handbook was the recommended method of analysis to be used in the Air Force. The method was written by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for the Department of Energy. This method was comprehensive yet simple to use and understand. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087509
Entities
People
- Albert P. Allan
- Gary D. Transmeier
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology