How many degrees above the horizon is that tree top? |
A home-built plywood sextant to measure vertical angles. |
Survey field notes |
Field notes recorded in a spreadsheet and converted to true azimuth angles. |
Field notes plotted on site plan |
Some notes about height angles and solar paths |
A rough plot of tree heights and solar paths for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Conclusion: in winter the back-up generator will get its excercise. |
View to southeast from intended solar collector installation. |