Solar energy research at Los Alamos. Progress report, April 1, 1980-September 30, 1980

Continuing research is described on collector testing, the National Security and Resources Study Center active system study, monitored buildings data analysis, and performance predictions for passive solar heated buildings. New work concerned salinity gradient solar pond theoretical calculations, the thermosyphon collector experiment, and solar materials analysis and testing. Accounts are also given of technical support to the Office of Solar Applications for Buildings, US Department of Energy, and of technology transfer to the scientific community, building industry, government departments, and the general public. (MHR)