Near-infrared reflection sensing maps vehicle interior glare so display parameters can be adjusted to preserve visibility and occupant comfort.
When sunlight and route conditions predict instrument cluster washout, readouts are duplicated to the infotainment display to keep status data visible.
A spherical lens and sensor measure cabin solar load by location, letting the ECU adjust cooling precisely and avoid excess HVAC demand.
Virtual sensors and correction factors estimate solar irradiance on specific building areas despite shading from neighboring structures.
This disposable, non-electronic indicator accumulates PAR exposure and shows shade categories for more accurate plant placement.
A sensor array near a patterned hemisphere measures diffuse irradiance uniformly while shading direct sunlight for reliable PV assessment.
An optical filter offsets diffuser and dome spectral selectivity, improving thermopile pyranometer accuracy across 350–1500 nm.
This case uses an optical filter to compensate for diffusor and dome effects, achieving a flat response across 350–1500 nm.
Aluminum housing with internal reflective surfaces stabilizes photo detector angle, reducing measurement errors under direct sunlight.
A peak adjustment portion broadens the elevation angle range of detected sunlight, reducing the impact of windshield inclination on sensor accuracy.
Multiple irradiance sensors deployed at different angles determine direct, diffuse, and ground-reflected solar radiation components.
An X-shaped mask splits light rays into intersecting axes on a four-quadrant sensor, resolving the trade-off between module volume and measurement precision.
Thermal insulation isolates the heating element from the pyranometer body, preventing temperature offset while removing condensate.
A camera with a hemispherical lens captures sky images to estimate solar radiation components using image processing.
A pyranometer design positions a heat generating component opposite the dome within a thermally conductive housing to radiate heat for dew suppression.