Finding Solar Path Data - Resources for Sun Position in Sky

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The discussion focuses on resources for obtaining solar path data, specifically the angles of the sun in the sky throughout the year. Key resources mentioned include the NASA data finder at umbra.nascom.nasa.gov and the U.S. Naval Observatory's data at aa.usno.navy.mil. These tools provide solar position data categorized by day, month, or year, making them essential for accurate solar path analysis.

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  • Understanding of solar path concepts
  • Familiarity with solar position calculations
  • Basic knowledge of data retrieval from online resources
  • Awareness of seasonal variations in solar angles
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  • Research solar position algorithms for precise calculations
  • Explore the use of solar path data in architectural design
  • Learn about solar energy applications and their dependence on sun angles
  • Investigate software tools for visualizing solar path data
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Researchers, architects, solar energy engineers, and anyone interested in understanding solar path data for applications in design and energy efficiency.

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Hello, does anyone know of any good resources for solar path data? Like what angle in the sky the sun is at for different parts of the year.
Thanks,
AL
 
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ALime88 said:
Hello, does anyone know of any good resources for solar path data? Like what angle in the sky the sun is at for different parts of the year.
Thanks,
AL
And you can get it by day, month or year at: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/
 

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