Simulation variables: geometry
The simulation calculates several variables related to solar geometry, which may be listed in the detailed CSV time series output file.
These variables are instantaneous, calculated at the middle of the measurement interval (Hour + 30 min + Timeshift). Aggregating into daily or monthly values is not applicable.
| HSol | Height of the sun |
| AzSol | Azimuth of the sun (with respect to South in Northern Hemisphere and North in Southern Hemisphere) |
| AngInc | Incidence angle (sun direction with respect to the normal to the plane) |
| AngProf | Profile angle (for sheds or trackers) |
| PlTilt | Instantaneous plane tilt when varying with the sun (tracking) |
| PlAzimt | Instantaneous plane azimuth when varying with the sun (tracking) |
| PhiAng | Angle between the tracker and the "rest position" |
| PhiInFr | Tracking frames: phi or tilt angle within the frame |