Soiling in Solar Energy Systems: The Role of the Thresholding Method in Image Analysis
Leonardo Micheli,
Greg P. Smestad,
Muhammad Zahid Khan
et al.
Abstract:The use of image analysis has often been suggested as a practical way to monitor the soiling accumulated on the surfaces of solar energy conversion devices. Indeed, the deposited soiling particles can be counted and characterized to calculate the area they cover, and this area can be converted into an energy loss. However, several particle counting methodologies exist and can lead to dissimilar results. This work focuses on the role of thresholding, an essential step where particles are distinguished from a ba… Show more
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