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What is helioscope?

A heliostat is a device that uses mirrors to track the movement of the sun and reflect sunlight onto a specific target, such as a solar panel or a building. It is commonly used in solar energy systems to maximize the amount of sunlight that can be captured and converted into usable energy.


How do scientists predict comet movement?

Almost all known comets follow an elliptical or circular path. This means that, over time, they return to our solar system at regular intervals. Astronomers identify each comet, and track its movement while it's in our 'neighbourhood' - then use the data to predict when it will next return.


How does the tower of winds sundial work?

The Tower of the Winds sundial works by using the position of the Sun to cast a shadow on markers inside the tower, indicating the time of day. The tower has sundials on each of its eight sides, allowing it to monitor time throughout the day. This mechanism harnesses the movement of the Sun across the sky to track time accurately.


How can a solar panel track the sun?

Sun tracking in the solar panel is done by a solar tracker (a computerized or timer device) which basically orients a payload towards the sun.


Can a radar be used to track down a storm?

Yes, radar can be used to track down a storm. Weather radars are designed to detect precipitation in the atmosphere, including rain, snow, and hail. By measuring the intensity, movement, and shape of the precipitation, meteorologists can track the storm's location, direction, and strength in real-time.

Related Questions

Does house arrest have a tracking device?

There are many types of electronic monitoring equipment. Some have GPS and can track movement and some do not.


How can one accurately measure the hours of sunlight in a day?

One can accurately measure the hours of sunlight in a day using a device called a sun tracker or a sundial. These tools track the movement of the sun across the sky and can provide an accurate measurement of the hours of sunlight received in a day.


Identify 3 common variants of computer mouse?

Track ball Track pad Integrated Pointing Device


What is Track IR?

Track IR is a hardware device developed by NaturalPoint that allows users to track their head movement in order to control the perspective in video games and simulators. It uses infrared technology to track the position and rotation of the user's head, allowing for a more immersive and natural gaming experience.


Do sunflowers move with the sun as they grow and develop?

Yes, sunflowers exhibit a behavior called heliotropism, where they track the movement of the sun across the sky during the day. This movement helps them maximize their exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis.


What is the past tense of track?

"tracked" is the past tense of "track". "track" is a regular verb.


Is a track ball input or output?

The trackball would be an input device. Any device that takes information from the outside world into the computer is an input device. Any device that takes information from the computer and gives it to the outside world (such as a monitor or printer) is an output device.


What is the apparent movement of an object across a background when not served from two different places?

Without being viewed from two different places, the apparent movement of an object across a background is caused by our brain's ability to track the object's changing position. This is known as the "phi phenomenon," where our brain perceives a smooth movement due to quick successive visual inputs.


How do you track a microchip?

with a microchip tracker device


Can you track an ipod without an ip?

Yes you can track any device by using what is called a a MAC address. Every device on this planet has a mac address that can be tracked.


How is a bonus track CD different that a regular CD?

A bonus track has bonus songs or videos while a regular CD has your average songs.


Is a track pad an input device?

It would actually be considered a Storage device. Not input or output.