Author Topic: SQM-LU Detection Cutoff Angle  (Read 7640 times)

MgcJim

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SQM-LU Detection Cutoff Angle
« on: November 01, 2022, 09:34:19 pm »
With the SQM pointed vertically, is there an effective zenith angle cutoff for measurements?  I suspect it does not measure light at a zenith angle of 90 deg.  Perhaps there is a "detection drop off" function?  My concern is the location I want to mount the meter in is not taller than the observatory that is closeby.

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Re: SQM-LU Detection Cutoff Angle
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2022, 12:56:19 am »
The following plot shows the response of the meters at various angles.




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Re: SQM-LU Detection Cutoff Angle
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2022, 01:25:14 am »
Excellent.  That's exactly what I was looking for.