Randy Smith Middle School Station

Fairbanks, AK

Station Name: Randy Smith Middle School Station
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Coordinates: 64°51.367N 147°44.831 W
Elevation: #ft above sea level

Sensor Elevations:

Notes:

Elevation measured from mean sea level

Datum Used: NAD 27

Station History

This system consists of a 600 watt photovoltaic (PV) array which generates direct current (DC) electricity from solar radiation. The power is then sent to an DC/AC inverter inside the building where it's changed to alternating current (AC). This AC is then used to help power lights and equipment in the school. Sophisticated scientific instruments have been installed to record electrical and meteorological data. This will show how weather conditions affect the PV system output.
The design and installation was done during fall and winter 2002 by Alaska Renewable Energy and GW Scientific. This project was made possible by funding from ABR Inc. and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Please visit our sponsors page for a list of supporting organizations.

URL: http://www.rusg.org/educational/epa_fnsb02a/stations/rsmith/history.html

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