Inventors:
Theodore G. Stern - San Diego CA
Mickey Cornwall - San Diego CA
Bela Kaincz - San Diego CA
James W. Mildice - San Diego CA
Assignee:
General Dynamics Corp./Space Systems Div. - San Diego CA
International Classification:
H02N 600
F24J 302
Abstract:
A point focus solar concentrator which uses various geometries of cylindrical reflector strips some of which are tilted to simulate a point focus by overlaying the line focii of each segment at a coincident point. Several embodiments of the invention are disclosed that use cylindrical parabolic, cylindrical hyperbolic or flat reflector strips to concentrate incident solar energy for use by a solar dynamic engine located at the focal point. Also disclosed is a combined photovoltaic/solar dynamic engine concentrator energy system that uses this arrangement of mirrors.