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Solar radiation compensation method for a vehicle climate control

  • US 6,966,498 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2004
  • Issued: 11/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of operation of a climate control system for a vehicle cabin, including a controller for adjusting a cooling capacity of system to condition air in said cabin, the method of operation comprising the steps of:

  • measuring a mean radiant temperature in said cabin;

    measuring an air temperature in said cabin;

    computing a difference between said mean radiant temperature and said air temperature;

    estimating a solar radiation intensity according to said difference; and

    adjusting said cooling capacity based on the estimated solar radiation intensity.

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