CPC G06T 17/05 (2013.01) [G01J 1/0266 (2013.01); G01J 1/4228 (2013.01); G01S 3/7868 (2013.01); G01W 1/12 (2013.01); Y02B 10/10 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of determining solar access at a predetermined position within a 3D CAD model utilizing a Solar Access Measurement Device (SAMD), the method comprising:
tracing a ray from the predetermined position of the SAMD to the sun at a location;
determining whether the ray intersects an obstruction; and
repeating the tracing and the determining for at least one additional sun location to determine solar access associated with the predetermined position.
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