,                      Figure 3.14 Axis rotation matrices AI j for rotation about the three principal coordinate axes by the angle MPInlineChar(0) All that is needed is to define a set of points on an object, and predict the shadow cast by that point. The difference between solar time and local clock time can approach 2 hours at various locations and times in the United States, For most solar design purposes, clock time is of little concern, and it is appropriate to present data in terms of solar time.                      Other latitude angles of interest are the Tropic of Cancer (+23.45 degrees latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (- 23.45 degrees latitude). Figure 3.11 is a side view of the sun’s disc looking from the east. 0�A5��$_�wk�0��]�0L��yM��K��. MPEquation() 7, 2008; revised Oct. 1, 2008; accepted Oct. 8, 2008. This plane of this orbit is called the ecliptic plane. (3.1). As will be seen below, the tropics represent the highest latitudes where the sun is directly overhead at solar noon, and the Arctic and Antarctic circles, the lowest latitudes where there are 24 hours of daylight or darkness. (3.24). To reduce the number of variables, we could substitute Equation (3.14) into either Equation (3.15) or (3.16); however, this substitution results in additional terms and is often omitted to enhance computational speed in computer codes. In order to understand how to collect energy from the sun, one must first be able to predict the location of the sun relative to the collection device. MPEquation() (3.21). Today, the primary world time scale, Universal Time (previously called Greenwich Mean Time), is still measured at the Prime Meridian. more popular choices in astronomic observations (Till, 1990). These lines spread out from a point with the noon line pointing toward the North Pole. MPInlineChar(0) Arguments for the cosine and sine functions are in degrees. Little time is spent during solar observation, and when reasonable care is exercised MPEquation() This was carried out in a series of observations These meridians are located every 15 degrees from the Prime Meridian so that local time changes in 1-hour increments from one standard time zone meridian to the next. (3.13), Substituting Equations (3.10) and (3.1)(3.11) for the direction cosine gives us our three important results, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0041','',3,[[171,12,3,-1,-1],[229,15,4,-1,-1],[284,18,4,-1,-1],[258,17,5,-1,-1],[344,21,4,-1,-1],[424,27,7,-1,-1],[708,46,11,-2,-2]]) 10-3, MPSetChAttrs('ch0016','ch2',[[7,1,-2,1,0],[8,1,-3,0,0],[10,2,-4,0,0],[],[],[],[25,4,-10,0,0]])                      The basic methods were discovered in the 17th century and have been continuously refined. A mean second is l/86,400 of the average time between one complete transit of the sun, averaged over the entire year.                      pointing toward the North Star (Polaris). MPEquation()   time of sunrise and sunset, the hours of daylight, the maximum solar altitude One or more telescopes mounted on a movable platform such as a ship or airplane and directed at a substantially different portion of sky. The reader should be warned that there are other conventions for the solar azimuth angle in use in the solar literature. Figure 3.1 depicts these variations in relation to the Northern Hemisphere seasons. Another limit that may be obtained is the maximum and minimum noontime solar altitude angle.                      The hours of daylight, sometimes of interest to the solar designer, may be calculated as, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0059','',3,[[174,26,9,-1,-1],[233,34,13,-1,-1],[292,42,16,-1,-1],[262,38,14,-1,-1],[350,50,19,-1,-1],[438,63,23,-1,-1],[730,104,39,-2,-2]]) MPEquation(). To be specific: 1 mean second = 1.002737909 sidereal seconds. Although at this time no instrument manufacturer A great attention was paid to the groundwork of the new methods for determination of the elements of installation and parameters of the instruments. For some, the algorithm is valid for a limited number of years varying from 15 years to a hundred years. value assigned to the Azimuth of the reference mark used in the absolute determinations of Magnetic Declination, it was decided to make are-determination from stellar observations' with a transit theodolite mounted on the observation pillar in the Magnetic Hut. MPEquation() A lack of detectable parallax forced Brahe to locate the nova beyond the sphere of the Moon, i.e., in the celestial realm, supposedly unalterable according to Aristotelian doctrine. MPInlineChar(0) 10-1, MPSetChAttrs('ch0014','ch2',[[7,1,-2,1,0],[8,1,-3,0,0],[10,2,-4,0,0],[],[],[],[25,4,-10,0,0]]) MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0056','',3,[[9,9,3,-1,-1],[11,11,4,-1,-1],[17,14,5,-1,-1],[13,14,5,-1,-1],[16,17,6,-1,-1],[25,22,8,-1,-1],[42,36,13,-2,-2]]) Solar time is location (longitude) dependent and is generally different from local clock time, which is defined by politically defined time zones and other approximations.   MPEquation() In outline form, our development looks like this: Although many intermediate steps of derivation used to obtain the equations described in this chapter have been omitted, it is hoped that there are adequate comments between steps to encourage the student to perform the derivation, thereby enhancing understanding of the materials presented.                      MPEquation() MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0076','',3,[[63,13,4,-1,-1],[84,18,6,-1,-1],[106,23,8,-1,-1],[93,20,7,-1,-1],[128,26,9,-1,-1],[158,33,12,-1,-1],[264,56,19,-2,-2]]) The sun rises at an azimuth MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0004','',3,[[18,14,4,-1,-1],[21,18,5,-1,-1],[29,23,7,-1,-1],[24,21,7,-1,-1],[34,27,8,-1,-1],[42,34,11,-1,-1],[70,59,18,-2,-2]]) 7) is routinely used as a solar proxy. The earth’s axis is tilted to the plane containing its orbit around the sun. MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0010','',3,[[162,28,9,-1,-1],[216,37,13,-1,-1],[273,47,16,-1,-1],[244,41,14,-1,-1],[327,55,19,-1,-1],[408,69,24,-1,-1],[680,117,40,-2,-2]]) Using Figure 3.6 as a guide, define a unit direction vector, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0033','',3,[[85,12,3,-1,-1],[112,15,4,-1,-1],[142,18,5,-1,-1],[127,17,5,-1,-1],[170,22,6,-1,-1],[210,28,8,-1,-1],[354,48,13,-2,-2]]) 66.55 degrees, i.e. Since the solar designer is often interested in the limits of the sun’s movements, this tool can be very useful in developing estimates of system performance. Lamm, L. 0. %PDF-1.7 %���� So, for example, it was shown that the azimuth of the transit MPEquation() MPEquation() At this point an observer on the equator would observe that the sun was directly overhead at noontime. The earth’s rotation about its polar axis produces our days and nights; the tilt of this axis relative to the ecliptic plane produces our seasons as the earth revolves about the sun. This condition is called an equinox since anywhere on the earth, the time during which the sun is visible (daytime) is exactly 12 hours and the time when it is not visible (nighttime) is 12 hours. &�p�U��5�j]0��J��z�r�P��Q�1�Wt��\�4um���l�߾���Ro�(sC�C�5|8�o��(MI=-2S,��!ͶQ�z)�q���"�ċa��nZ��xR>h��f�H3Jj���\M��}���-ţʖ&���M��j\����Y�y��φ��՜���n�1[< ���ӛ��>��ډ�_��A %1���k���3�`Ъ ��̤3���_d���d>#�c��5]�6{�6pN�_IF�� The direction cosines of S relative to the z, e, and n axes are Sz, Se and Sn, respectively. where ωs is in degrees. In making a horizontal sundial, it is traditional to incorporate a wise saying about time or the sun, on the sundial card. (3.28), Figure 3.12  Shadow cast by pole OP showing x and y coordinates of shadow tip, and shadow azimuth, Shadow coordinates are important for performing solar studies, especially related to the siting of solar energy systems. degrees (north of west).                      MPEquation() MPEquation() (3.9), where i, j, and k are unit vectors along the z, e, and n axes respectively. (3.23). The concept of solar time is used in predicting the direction of sunrays relative to a point on the earth. We measure the passage of time by measuring the rotation of the earth about its axis. The Gaia quasar observations allow for the determination of the acceleration related to this orbital motion. Note also that the matrices given in Figure 3-22 are valid only for right-handed, orthogonal coordinate systems, and when positive values of the angle of rotation, An approximation for calculating the equation of time in minutes is given by Woolf (1968) and is accurate to within about 30 seconds during daylight hours. Figures defining each angle and an equation to calculate it are also included. (3.14), MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0042','',3,[[120,9,0,-1,-1],[162,11,0,-1,-1],[200,14,0,-1,-1],[183,13,0,-1,-1],[244,17,0,-1,-1],[300,21,0,-1,-1],[501,36,1,-2,-2]])                      The solar azimuth angle is the azimuth angle of the Sun's position. Knowledge of solar time and Universal Time has traditionally been important to ship navigators. Keywords: Orbit determination, geometric singularity, bias estimation, single station tracking, satellite control. ACCURATE METHODS OF AZIMUTH DETERMINATION 4.1) Basic Concepts: In Figure 3, it can be seen that the azimuth of the star equals the azimuth of the line plus the horizontal angle. Anonymous (1981), "The Astronomical Almanac for the Year 1981," issued by the Nautical Almanac Office of the United States Naval Observatory. MPEquation(), MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0082','',3,[[7,6,0,-1,-1],[11,7,0,-1,-1],[13,9,0,-1,-1],[11,8,1,-1,-1],[16,11,0,-1,-1],[18,13,1,-1,-1],[32,24,1,-2,-2]]) To describe V in terms of a new set of coordinate axes x', y ', and z' with their respective unit vectors i', j' and k' in the form, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0075','',3,[[105,14,4,-1,-1],[140,21,6,-1,-1],[175,24,8,-1,-1],[157,22,7,-1,-1],[210,30,9,-1,-1],[261,36,12,-1,-1],[437,60,19,-2,-2]]) Revolution of a Binary Star: This figure shows seven observations of the mutual revolution of two stars, one a brown dwarf and one an ultra-cool L dwarf.                      EXAMPLE: For most solar design purposes, however, an approximation accurate to within about 1 degree is adequate.                          This was crucial for accurate navigation. MPEquation() Conversion between solar time, ts and local clock time (, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0012','',3,[[185,26,9,-1,-1],[246,34,13,-1,-1],[307,42,16,-1,-1],[277,38,14,-1,-1],[370,50,19,-1,-1],[463,62,23,-1,-1],[773,105,39,-2,-2]]) An interpretation of Equation (3.24) shows that at solar noon, the solar zenith angle (the complement of the solar altitude angle) is equal to the latitude angle at the equinoxes and varies by ±23.45 degrees from summer solstice to winter solstice. Since sunlight travels in straight lines, the projection of an obscuring point onto the ground (or any other surface) can be described in terms of simple geometry. MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0023','',3,[[15,14,4,-1,-1],[19,18,5,-1,-1],[24,23,7,-1,-1],[22,21,7,-1,-1],[30,27,8,-1,-1],[38,34,11,-1,-1],[63,59,18,-2,-2]])   and navigators for centuries. Since the inclination of the polar axis varies with latitude it can be visualized that there are some latitudes where the summer solstice disc is completely above the horizon surface. angle, sun path/position and also use for solar harvesting technology in the study, especially during solar panels installation. . MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0061','',3,[[33,14,4,-1,-1],[45,18,5,-1,-1],[59,23,7,-1,-1],[51,21,7,-1,-1],[70,27,8,-1,-1],[87,34,11,-1,-1],[144,59,18,-2,-2]]) MPEquation() An approximation of the equation of time claimed to have an average error of 0.63 seconds and a maximum absolute error of 2.0 seconds is presented below as Equation, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0011','',3,[[318,32,13,-1,-1],[424,45,20,-1,-1],[531,53,22,-1,-1],[477,50,23,-1,-1],[637,65,29,-1,-1],[797,78,32,-1,-1],[1329,130,53,-2,-2]]) The most common sundial consists of a flat, horizontal ‘card’ with lines marked for each hour of daylight. Stellar rotation periods can be determined by observing brightness variations caused by active magnetic regions transiting visible stellar disk as the star rotates. variation, the absolute solar radius value and the solar shape. (3.15), MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0043','',3,[[199,12,3,-1,-1],[267,15,4,-1,-1],[330,18,4,-1,-1],[301,17,5,-1,-1],[400,21,4,-1,-1],[495,27,7,-1,-1],[826,46,11,-2,-2]]) X�+Bpwpi%�a��dJ+%�T�I�LO�o��xx�o��'��+v��O0�=Y��8Y��8���Z�O���`��Ӥ�y�wU��Ql6�|6f|�,͇Y��/��͈)S��֟��L�鐽E����=�%�p4����Q�L��0���I Often the solar designer will want to predict the time and location of sunrise and sunset, the length of day, and the maximum solar altitude. One such approximation for the declination angle is, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0022','',3,[[190,16,5,-1,-1],[250,24,10,-1,-1],[314,26,8,-1,-1],[282,27,11,-1,-1],[375,35,14,-1,-1],[471,40,12,-1,-1],[784,67,21,-2,-2]])                      The other angle defining the position of the sun is the solar azimuth angle (A). The conventional earth-surface based coordinates are a vertical line (straight up) and a horizontal plane containing a north-south line and an east-west line. � U�-;��&���]t��R��XxIȏ�G��_��Ƅ�О����n��&0�� L@��$T3:@4s��h MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0078','',3,[[15,14,4,-1,-1],[19,18,5,-1,-1],[26,23,7,-1,-1],[22,21,7,-1,-1],[30,27,8,-1,-1],[38,34,11,-1,-1],[63,59,18,-2,-2]]) Polaris Aa is a 5.4 solar mass (M ☉) F7 yellow supergiant of spectral type Ib. MPEquation(), MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0085','',3,[[5,5,0,-1,-1],[7,7,0,-1,-1],[9,9,0,-1,-1],[7,8,1,-1,-1],[11,11,0,-1,-1],[12,13,1,-1,-1],[21,23,1,-2,-2]]) \�(X���P(�e E $�Lfccc�P�KD�KD�I�P���T����0�AJ��@����ih�J�Xc ��6�` fd�e4j�~���v�c ���y�&�Y�2�&^:q�ijE!m^?2&�m��4S�5#��z����|Y�d�j�[�o6�0[ Z8���/v%65�5���:%��l%��utn�����Є%��,ÆIB�L R �b@d7K�TP10�>����$!|��pe��4�iCF����� �U�` �rW (1981), "A New Analytic Expression for the Equation of Time," Solar Energy 26 (5), 465. 5.2258 ´ MPEquation() This time system is based on the sidereal day, which is the length of time for the earth to make one complete rotation about its axis. (3.6). The earth revolves around the sun every 365.25 days in an elliptical orbit, with a mean earth-sun distance of 1.496 x 1011 m (92.9 x 106 miles) defined as one astronomical unit (1 AU).                      The base for time (and longitude) measurement is the meridian that passes through Greenwich, England and both poles. A simple and practical simulation model of the sun's position in the sky is designed using MATLAB/Simulink platform. 10-2, MPSetChAttrs('ch0013','ch2',[[7,1,-2,1,0],[8,1,-3,0,0],[10,2,-4,0,0],[],[],[],[25,4,-10,0,0]]) Two equivalent expressions result for the solar azimuth angle (A) from either Equation (3.15) or (3.16). Zimmerman, J. C. (1981), "Sun Pointing Programs and Their Accuracy," Sandia National Laboratories Report SAND81-0761, September. The successful stellar photometric surveys stemming from the Kepler and TESS observations led to the determination of rotation periods in tens of thousands of young and active stars. Solstice and equinox dates may vary by a day or two. MPEquation() The earth spins at an irregular rate around its axis of rotation.                      1.5100 ´ 5.1 602 ´ It is the angle, measured clockwise on the horizontal plane, from the north-pointing coordinate axis to the projection of the sun’s central ray. 3.4 Notes on the Transformation of Vector Coordinates, A procedure used often in defining the angular relationship between a surface and the sun rays is the transformation of coordinates. (3.20), The distance XY can be found by geometry arguments. Now that we have developed the appropriate equations to define the direction of the sun on any day, any time and any location, let’s look at two applications, which are interesting, and may be of value to the solar designer. Other seasonal maxima and minima may be determined by substituting the extremes of the declination angle, that is, ±23.45 degrees into the previously developed expressions, to obtain their values at the solstices. One objective in writing this chapter has been to present adequate analytical expressions so that the solar designer is able to develop simple computer algorithms for predicting relative sun and collector positions for exact design conditions and locations. Here n is the number of days into a leap year cycle with n = 1 being January 1 of each leap year, and n =1461 corresponding to December 31 of the 4th year of the leap year cycle. Once developed, the sun position expressions of this chapter are used to demonstrate how to determine the location of shadows and the design of simple sundials. There have been many published articles describing solar position algorithms for solar radiation applications. MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0063','',3,[[28,14,4,-1,-1],[36,19,5,-1,-1],[45,23,7,-1,-1],[42,22,7,-1,-1],[55,28,8,-1,-1],[69,37,12,-1,-1],[113,60,18,-2,-2]]) The other two latitudes of interest are the Arctic circle (66.55 degrees latitude) and Antarctic circle (-66.5 degrees latitude) representing the intersection of a perpendicular to the earth-sun line when the south and north poles are at their maximum tilts toward the sun. If the correct time at Greenwich, England (or any other known location) was known, then the longitude of the ship could be found by measuring the solar time onboard the ship (through sun sightings) and subtracting from it the time at Greenwich. MPInlineChar(0) where (3.12), MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0040','',3,[[108,53,24,-1,-1],[145,69,30,-1,-1],[180,86,39,-1,-1],[163,78,35,-1,-1],[218,103,46,-1,-1],[270,129,58,-1,-1],[451,214,95,-2,-2]]) An important use of your understanding of the sun’s position is in predicting the location of a shadow. The position of the sun relative to these coordinates can be described by two angles; the solar altitude angle and the solar zenith angle defined below. A ‘gnomon’ or shadow-casting device, is mounted perpendicular to the card and along the noon line. The position of the sun relative to these coordinates can be described by two angles; the solar altitude angle and the solar zenith angle defined below. This can be done using the three angles defined in Section 3.1 above; latitude, For this derivation, we will define a sun-pointing vector at the surface of the earth and then mathematically translate it to the center of the earth with a different coordinate system. are determined by the right-hand rule. Equation of Time - The difference between mean solar time and true solar time on a given date is shown in Figure 3.4. The result is a new column matrix representing the vector in the new coordinate system. As shown in Figure 3.10, the center of this disc appears at different seasonal locations along the polar axis, which passes through the observer at Q and is inclined to the horizon by the latitude angle This will first be done in terms of radial coordinates and then in Cartesian coordinates. There are two such conditions during a year; the autumnal equinox on about September 23, marking the start of the fall; and the vernal equinox on about March 22, marking the beginning of spring. For this calculator, latitude is positive to the NORTH, and longitude is … The sun sets at exactly 6:00 PM, at a solar azimuth angle of exactly 270 degrees or due west. If your local time is on Daylight Saving time, select 'ON' from DST mode. MPEquation(), The plane that includes the earth 's equator is called the equatorial plane. MPEquation() Jesperson, J., and J. Fitz-Randolph (1977), "From Sundials to Atomic Clocks," National Bureau of Standards Monograph 155, December. (3.8). with the day number, N being the number of days since January 1. Our results are 22 mas peak-to-peak upper limit for the solar radius variation over the solar cycle, the absolute radius was measured as 959.28± 0.15 arcsec at 1 AU and the difference between polar and equatorial solar radii in 1997 was 5 km and about three times larger in 2001. Throughout the history of mankind, the sun’s shadow has been used to tell he time of day. This is the test applied to Equation (3.18) to ensure that computed solar azimuth angles are in the proper quadrant. MPInlineChar(0) 0 In addition, the stellar position was determined by using the If the origin of a new set of coordinates is defined at the earth’s center, the, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0035','',3,[[75,51,24,-1,-1],[103,66,30,-1,-1],[128,85,39,-1,-1],[115,76,35,-1,-1],[156,100,46,-1,-1],[191,125,58,-1,-1],[318,208,95,-2,-2]]) The standard time zone meridians east of Greenwich have times later than Greenwich time, and the meridians to the west have earlier times. In the summer the sun path disc of radius, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0054','',3,[[171,14,4,-1,-1],[228,18,5,-1,-1],[287,23,7,-1,-1],[256,21,7,-1,-1],[345,27,8,-1,-1],[432,34,11,-1,-1],[718,59,18,-2,-2]]) Sidereal Time - So far, and for the remainder of this text, all reference to time is to mean time, a time system based on the assumption that a day (86,400 seconds) is the average interval between two successive times when a given point on the earth faces the sun.                      With a little bit of imagination, these equations can be used to predict shadowing of nearby terrain by trees or structures. MPEquation() MPEquation() All of these events occur at either the summer or winter solstices. endstream endobj startxref Faint Stars (KCS), Bright Stars Catalogue, High Light Catalogues, observations of the stars of the equatorial and ecliptic zones. , we have, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0045','',3,[[267,14,4,-1,-1],[354,20,5,-1,-1],[448,23,7,-1,-1],[399,22,7,-1,-1],[535,29,8,-1,-1],[671,35,11,-1,-1],[1118,59,18,-2,-2]]) The level of accuracy required in determining the equation of time will depend on whether the designer is doing system performance or developing tracking equations. (3.19). MPEquation()                      Mean time is based on the length of an average day.   (3.10), Similarly, a direction vector pointing to the sun can be described at the center of the earth, Figure 3.7. DETERMINATION OF AZIMUTH BY SOLAR OBSERVATIONS OBSERVATIONAL PROCEDURES & COMPUTATION CORRECTIONS TO OBSERVATIONS OF ALTITUDE & AZIMUTH. MPEquation() MPEquation() The model simulates the sun's position in the sky and solar angle of incidence based on the latitude and longitude of the observation point, solar module's azimuth and tilt angle values, the Julian day number and the local clock time. Table 3.3   Sign Convention for Important Angles, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0080','',3,[[6,11,3,-1,-1],[8,11,4,-1,-1],[10,18,4,-1,-1],[8,13,5,-1,-1],[11,15,4,-1,-1],[14,27,7,-1,-1],[24,46,11,-2,-2]]) While some technologies such as GPS have made azimuth determination from observing celestial bodies less common, others such as electronic theodolites with powerful onboard computers and timing devices have made solar and stellar observations more convenient and accurate.                      Woolf, H. M. (1968), "On the Computation of Solar Evaluation Angles and the Determination of Sunrise and Sunset Times, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Report NASA TM-X -164, September. The two smaller companions are Polaris B, a 1.39 M ☉ F3 main-sequence star orbiting at a distance of 2,400 astronomical units (AU), and Polaris Ab (or P), a very close F6 main-sequence star with a mass of 1.26 M ☉. denotes the absolute value of this difference.                      The minimum earth-sun distance, the perihelion, occurs on about January 2nd, when the earth is 1.47 × 1011 m (91.3 × 106 miles) from the sun. These are geographic regions, approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide, centered about a meridian along which local standard time equals mean solar time. At the equator, the polar axis is horizontal and exactly half of any disc appears above the horizon surface, which means that the length of day and night is 12 hours throughout the year. and the parameter D in Equation (3.5) is equal to 1 (hour) if the location is in a region where daylight savings time is currently in effect, or zero otherwise. A graphical description of this test will follow in the next section. MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0058','',3,[[1,1,-11,-1,-1],[1,1,-15,-1,-1],[1,1,-19,-1,-1],[1,1,-17,-1,-1],[1,1,-23,-1,-1],[1,1,-29,-1,-1],[1,1,-49,-2,-2]]) This now permits us to calculate the sun’s position in the sky, as a function of date, time and location (N, Figure 3.12 shows a vertical pole on a horizontal surface. Solar time is used extensively in this text to define the rotation of the earth relative to the sun. It is of interest to note here that although the hours of daylight vary from month to month except at the equator (where   A test to determine whether the sun is in the northern part of the sky may be developed by use of this geometry. It is known as the Prime Meridian. The variable day length is due to four factors listed in order of decreasing importance (Jesperson and Fitz-Randolph, 1977): Standard Time Zones - Since it is conventional to have 12:00 noon be approximately in the middle of the day regardless of the longitude, a system of time zones has been developed.                      In the summer, the center of the disc is above the observer, giving rise to more hours of daylight and higher solar altitude angles, with the sun appearing in the northern part of the sky in the mornings and afternoons. MPEquation() They would set their chronometers to an accurately adjusted tower clock visible as they left port. These may be written in terms of solar altitude and azimuth as, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0034','',3,[[73,49,22,-1,-1],[97,64,29,-1,-1],[123,80,36,-1,-1],[108,72,32,-1,-1],[147,97,43,-1,-1],[182,121,54,-1,-1],[305,200,89,-2,-2]]) Since the sun appears not as a point in the sky, but as a disc of finite size, all angles discussed in the following sections are measured to the center of that disc, that is, relative to the "central ray" from the sun. MPEquation() At sea a ship's latitude could be easily ascertained by determining the maximum altitude angle of the sun or the altitude angle of Polaris at night. reaches a maximum altitude angle of 78.45 degrees. ), there are always 4,380 hours of daylight in a year (non leap year) at any location on the earth. Again, these are written for the azimuth angle sign convention used in this text, that is, that the solar azimuth angle is measured from due north in a clockwise direction, as with compass directions. 1.3077 ´ The coefficients Ak and Bk are given in Table 3.2 below. There are 14.36 hours of daylight that day, and the sun In terms of Cartesian coordinates as shown on Figure 3.12, with the base of the pole as the origin, north as the positive y-direction and east the positive x-direction, the equations for the coordinates of the tip of the shadow from the vertical pole OP are: MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0066','',3,[[179,32,13,-1,-1],[238,46,20,-1,-1],[299,54,23,-1,-1],[269,51,23,-1,-1],[359,67,30,-1,-1],[449,81,33,-1,-1],[747,134,55,-2,-2]]) Prior to about 1880, different cities (and even train stations) had their own time standards, most based on the sun being due south at 12:00 noon. In matrix form this operation is represented by, MPSetEqnAttrs('eq0077','',3,[[67,50,22,-1,-1],[88,67,29,-1,-1],[110,83,37,-1,-1],[100,76,34,-1,-1],[131,100,44,-1,-1],[165,127,57,-1,-1],[276,212,94,-2,-2]]) 10-1, MPSetChAttrs('ch0012','ch2',[[7,1,-2,1,0],[8,1,-3,0,0],[10,2,-4,0,0],[],[],[],[25,4,-10,0,0]]) Move­ment of quas­ars is ac­tu­ally the move­ment of Solar Sys­tem More accurately, the apparent stellar streams include the information about the motion of the stars and the Solar System about the center of the Milky Way. Solving for the solar altitude angle with its height increasing toward the north. Determination of the wall direction for a declining vertical /south/ sundial on the basis of solar time azimuth observation                      MPEquation() Sobel, D. (1995), Longitude - The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time ,Fourth Estate Ltd., London. For Equation (3.15), a test must be made to determine whether the solar azimuth is north or south of the east-west line. However, determining the ship’s longitude was more difficult and required that an accurate clock be carried onboard. MPEquation(). The winter solstice occurs on about December 22 and marks the point where the equatorial plane is tilted relative to the earth-sun line such that the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Table 3.2 Coefficients for Equation (3.4), MPSetChAttrs('ch0011','ch2',[[7,1,-2,1,0],[8,1,-3,0,0],[10,2,-4,0,0],[],[],[],[25,4,-10,0,0]]) Table 3.1 has been prepared as an aid in rapid determination of values of N from calendar dates. The best uncertainty achieved in most of these articles is greater than ±0.01 / in calculating the solar zenith and azimuth angles. Sunrays relative to a hundred years on surfaces of all shapes and orientations have devised! 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