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Analemmatic Sundial Design Diagram

May 7, 2024Page 1561 section

Technical sketch of a proposed sundial layout with measurements.

1 CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Tobias called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
6M radius19.685 FT

Solar Calendar Design Diagram

Hand-drawn technical diagram of a solar calendar or sundial layout. The drawing features a semi-circular arc of hour markers, solar paths for the winter and summer solstices, and specific dimensions for construction, including gnomon height and shadow lengths. A human figure is included for scale.
Hand-drawn technical diagram of a solar calendar or sundial layout. The drawing features a semi-circular arc of hour markers, solar paths for the winter and summer solstices, and specific dimensions for construction, including gnomon height and shadow lengths. A human figure is included for scale.

Technical Specifications and Dimensions

  • Gnomon Height: Height of gnomon for shadow to reach 12 noon point is 5.8617 M (19.23')
  • Shadow Length (June 21): .8218
  • Shadow Length (December 21): 5.9869 M
  • Central Feature Width: 3 m
  • Horizontal Planning Distance: 6 M. (19.685 FT)
  • Elevation Dimension: 4.49835 M (14.7584 FT)
  • Human Scale Reference: 1.75 M (5' 9")
  • Materials/Landscaping: GRASS, FLOWERS, CONCRETE

Solar Path Orientation Labels

  • LONGEST DAY SUNRISE PST
  • SHORTEST DAY SUNRISE PST
  • SHORTEST DAY SUNSET PST
  • LONGEST DAY SUNSET PST

Pacific Standard Time (PST) Data

Event June 22 December
SUN RISE 4:12 8:03
SUN SET 8:20 4:20

Solar Calculation Values

Month Value 1 Value 2
JUN 4.02 5.333
DEC 8.005 4.333
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Extracted from: 2024 05 07 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf