CSP

The sub-articles to this category are specific to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology.

Preparation CSP

Everything needed before starting a measurement campaign in a CSP plant.

Checklist Solar Field Data – Comprehensive data collection form covering plant geometry (SCE, SCA, loop, subfield), HCE specifications, elevation model, HTF flow direction, and plant coding system (KKS/PCS). Includes operational timeseries requirements.
Operational Data: Requirements and Samples – Format specifications for operational timeseries data (CSV, 10s to 1min resolution), required time range around flights, and known data quality issues to flag.
Example Schedule Drone Flights – How to read and follow a typical CSP flight schedule with start times, flight names, plant operation status, and pilot actions.

Guides for executing drone flights and collecting reference data at CSP plants.

Checklist Data Acquisition: Online Flights and Offline Flights – Conditions and checklists for both online flights (plant in operation, DNI > 900 W/m2, HTF temps, tracking angle) and offline flights at 90° (for alignment, torsion, and coating analysis). Includes drone setup and SD card requirements.
Absorber Glass Tube Reference Temperature Measurement Procedure – How to collect ground-based IR reference measurements on HCE glass tubes for drone calibration validation. Covers camera specs, emissivity settings, measurement conditions, positioning, and common pitfalls.
Add HCE Temperature Reference Measurements to the Web App – Step-by-step guide for entering reference temperature data into the Volateq web app via the Observations tab.
CSP Plan Your Inspection Schedule – How to create flight campaigns in the web app: selecting drone, date, product packages, and configuring battery hotswapping, Litchi export, and torsion flight optimization.