Clear Sky Solar Access is the number of hours during the day that a specific location receives direct sunlight. Solar access is helpful for assessing the potential for solar energy generation, understanding the natural lighting conditions of an area, or evaluating the overall comfort of a building or exterior space.
In Orbital Stack, the sky is assumed to be free from obstructions like clouds, so the solar access measurement is only impacted by the built environment. Solar access is measured in hours over a given period, on a specific date.
What is it measuring?
The solar access color scale indicates the hours of direct, clear sky sunlight. Solar access between 0 and 2 hours is shown in dark grey colors for emphasis.
What options can I specify?
Time of Day, Date are set by the user.