Compute Sun Position
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Summary
The Compute Sun Position component calculates the sun's elevation and azimuth angles based on geographic coordinates and time for astronomical applications.
Description
In Visuino, the "Compute Sun Position" component is used to calculate the position of the sun based on the input time and geographic location. It takes the date/time and geographic coordinates as input and outputs the elevation (altitude) and azimuth angles of the sun at that particular time and location. This component is essential for solar tracking systems, astronomical calculations, and any application requiring precise sun position data.
Diagram:
Properties
- Initial Time (datetime) – Starting date and time for sun position calculations.
- Latitude – Geographic latitude coordinate in degrees (-90 to +90).
- Longitude – Geographic longitude coordinate in degrees (-180 to +180).
- Enabled – Enables/disables the component functionality (Default: True).
- Name – Component identifier (Default: Compute Sun Position).
Pins
Input Pins
- DateTime (datetime) – Date and time input for sun position calculation.
Output Pins
- Elevation (analog) – Sun elevation angle in degrees above horizon (0-90°).
- Azimuth (analog) – Sun azimuth angle in degrees from true North (0-360°).
Categories
- Analog components category
- Math components category- File:TArduinoAstronomyToolbarCategory.png - Summaries:Summary Category Filter
