ATMOS

Atmospheric attenuation monitoring

ATMOS - Atmospheric attenuation monitoring

ATMOS is an atmospheric attenuation measurement system developed for CSP tower plants.It works autonomously, measuring the atmospheric transmittance value in real time.

ATMOS measurement is based on optical spectrum analysis, which allows to distinguish the origin of the attenuation. The system is based on a target screen that reflects sun radiation. Then, two telescopic optical devices measure the spectrum of the reflected radiation and calculate the attenuation of the differential path. The system wavelength range is 400-1630 nm.

ATMOS helps monitor efficiency losses due to atmospheric attenuation and allows to perform preliminary CSP plant location studies.

Software Features

Self-calibration

No need for external calibration.

Autonomous measurement

ATMOS works autonomously taking measurements in real time.

Event classification software

Own algorithm to automatically classify invalid measurements due to drastic atmospheric changes.

Hardware features

Auto alignment

Its mechanism allows the device stay aligned with the target screen.

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