Consideration of design and calibration of terrestrial reference solar cells
Victor G. Weizer · NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) · 1976
A discussion is presented on the problems encountered in the design of a reference cell that meets basic criteria, starting with basic design considerations, and proceeding with the precautions taken to ensure a global monitoring capability. The effects of the variations in atmospheric conditions on the calibration and use of reference cells are presented along with a discussion of the simplifications brought about by the use of spectrally matched test and reference cells. Finally, a method of matching test modules and arrays to reference cells by a red/blue response ratio technique is described.