Wind effects on collectors. Final report, October 1, 1978--October 1, 1979

Consideration was given to modeling wind speed data and to a scheme for correlating data between two separate stations. A sensor system was developed to measure the effect of wind on collector performance. The specifications for the sensor are presented, and a discussion of the calibration of the sensor is given. Four experiments were performed to determine wind flow patterns around buildings. The velocity profile over an actual collector was also measured as a function of free stream velocity. A mathematical model for a solar collector and three experimental efforts to measure the effect of wind on collector performance are reported. (MHR)