heliodon


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heliodon

an instrument used in astronomy to show the apparent movement of the sun.
See also: Astronomy, Sun
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The Skydome is the artificial sky and heliodon facility opened in 1999.
THE BIG PICTURE; a wider look at life
Para la seleccion de areas de estudio se realizo previamente un estudio de sombreado (Figura 4) con el modelo simulacion Heliodon, para la observacion directa del soleamiento (maqueta).
Estudio microclimatico del espacio entre edificaciones. Caso: Conjunto urbano, Maracaibo (Venezuela)
The lab uses two instruments to assess the impact of sky luminance and solar radiation-The Artificial Sky, which allows simulates the average overcast conditions of the Piedmont region, and a Fixed Sun Movable Earth Heliodon, which simulates actual solar penetration.
How daylight can optimise environmental impact of buildings
The passive solar house was initially designed using a heliodon to determine how the sun's rays shines on the house any time, day, and month of the year.
Energy efficient, cost effective, passive solar house
They comprise an environmental laboratory containing a wind tunnel, artificial sky and heliodon, which is the most advanced of its kind in the UK and provides a unique facility for simulating wind and sun effects and is used for environmental scale modelling.
A holistic approach to design and energy use; CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT: International reputation established
The Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco offers building designers access to its heliodon for just such purposes.
SUN MACHINES
THE SUN EMULATOR: A NEW TYPE OF HELIODON. Norbert M.
THE SUN EMULATOR: A NEW TYPE OF HELIODON

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