System Boundary Simulator — Modeled boundary-crossing links, Illustrative harvested power & Measured wind input Interactive

A weather station contains mast sensors, logger and solar-powered radio, while sunlight, wind and the remote receiving station remain external.

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About this tool — how it works & FAQ

About the System Boundary Simulator

A weather station contains mast sensors, logger and solar-powered radio, while sunlight, wind and the remote receiving station remain external. Changing boundary scope alters which interface links cross it.

What the simulator shows

• 3D scene parts: Mast / anemometer; data logger; solar collector; remote receiving station; selected system boundary; sun / wind environment. • Controls: Boundary scope (Weather station only, Station + remote receiver); External wind speed (0–20 m/s); External irradiance (0–1000 W/m²); Lose external telemetry link. • Live readouts: Modeled boundary-crossing links; Illustrative harvested power (W); Measured wind input (m/s); Samples delivered. • Guided experiments: Expand boundary; Lose communication. • Four tabs (visual laboratory, curves and measurements, experiments, learn and assess), a model-verification run, a timestamped event log and a trial report.

The model equations

Station-only crossings: sunlight, wind, telemetry = 3 Network scope crossings: sunlight, wind = 2 Illustrative PV power = 0.1 m² × 0.20 × irradiance

Model limits and how to explore

Representative systems-engineering teaching example. Equipment geometry and animation time are illustrative; this is not an equipment qualification, safety assessment or certification tool. Only three explicitly modeled relationships are counted; real interfaces also include maintenance, grounding, precipitation and many others. PV output neglects temperature and conversion losses. Try the preset experiments, then compare the live readouts with the equations.

Frequently asked questions

Does an illustrative passing model certify a real system?

No. The stated model omits real qualification evidence and system-specific assumptions.

Which principle does this laboratory emphasize?

Define membership and external exchanges.

What does this simulator not model?

Representative systems-engineering teaching example. Equipment geometry and animation time are illustrative; this is not an equipment qualification, safety assessment or certification tool. Only three explicitly modeled relationships are counted; real interfaces also include maintenance, grounding, precipitation and many others. PV output neglects temperature and conversion losses.

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