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Using the Rotorwash of a Quadcopter Drone to Remove Dust from a Solar Panel

Creator:

Holman, Samantha K.

Abstract:

The electrical output of solar panels is reduced when dust covers the panels, but the air movement produced by a flying drone can be used to remove this debris. This research project will study the effectiveness of a quadcopter drone in dusting a solar panel. A solar panel was covered...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis

Full Text:

cleaning Corresponding e-mail address: holmans@oregonstate.edu