Video Scanning Hartmann Optical Testing of State-of-the-Art Parabolic Trough Concentrators: Preprint

This paper describes the Video Scanning Hartmann Optical Test System (VSHOT) used to optically test parabolic trough designs by both Solargenix and Industrial Solar Technology.

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