BIPV Heat Dashboard

Project Overview

BIPV Heat began with a whiteboard sketch depicitng the LED solar simulator being used to illuminate a BIPV facade in a climate chamber. The impact of this activity was intended to first examine the thermal dynamics of a BIPV facade and its immediate surrounding area. It has grown into a larger study and conceptual framework for designing and evaulating BIPV facade systems.

This dashboard contains the results of measurement campaigns fo BIPV facades and typical facade systems. Read through to understand in detail what data is available for interaction and most importantly about the individuals that have supported this project.

Research Focus

Our research centers on understanding how BIPV systems generate and manage heat, with particular attention to:

• Temperature Distribution: Monitoring heat patterns across BIPV surfaces
• Environmental Impact: Analyzing how weather conditions affect BIPV thermal performance
• System Efficiency: Optimizing BIPV performance through thermal management
• Building Integration: Understanding thermal interactions between BIPV systems and building envelopes

Data Collection System

This dashboard displays real-time and historical data from our comprehensive monitoring setup:

• Nano Cube Sensors: High-precision temperature measurements
• Comfort Cube Sensors: Environmental comfort monitoring
• SoLo Thermal Sensors: Distributed temperature sensing
• PVPM Systems: Photovoltaic performance monitoring
• cDAQ Acquisition: Multi-channel data collection
• LEDSS Light Sensors: Solar irradiance and spectrum analysis
• Weather Station: Comprehensive environmental data

Experimental Facilities

Our research utilizes state-of-the-art facilities including:

• Climate Chamber: Controlled environmental testing
• LED Solar Simulator: Precise irradiance control for experiments
• Data Acquisition Systems: Real-time monitoring and logging

Dashboard Features

This interactive dashboard provides:

• Experiment Browser: Explore available experiments with detailed metadata
• Time Series Visualization: Interactive plots with phase annotations
• Multi-Parameter Analysis: Compare different sensors and conditions
• Data Export: Download experimental data for further analysis
• Real-Time Updates: Live data from ongoing experiments

Research Impact

This research contributes to the advancement of sustainable building technologies by providing crucial insights into BIPV thermal behavior, ultimately supporting the development of more efficient and effective building-integrated renewable energy systems.