Solar Azimuth Calculation Based on Longitude, Latitude, and Time

This documentation provides MATLAB source code for calculating solar azimuth angles based on geographical coordinates (longitude/latitude) and temporal parameters. The code includes detailed inline documentation that explains the computational steps and algorithmic approaches used in the implementation. Calculating solar azimuth angles is a critical task, particularly in solar energy applications and renewable energy system design. This source code enables seamless integration of solar position calculations into your projects, facilitating optimal utilization of solar resources through accurate sun-tracking capabilities. The comprehensive code comments detail each computational stage, including: - Coordinate transformation algorithms for converting geographical coordinates to solar angles - Time parameter processing methods that account for seasonal variations and time zones - Mathematical models for solar position calculation based on astronomical algorithms - Implementation of key functions for handling date/time conversions and angle computations The code demonstrates practical implementation of solar geometry calculations using MATLAB's mathematical functions and datetime handling capabilities. Through this well-documented source code, users can gain deeper understanding of solar angle calculation methodologies and effectively adapt the implementation for various practical applications in solar energy systems and astronomical computations.