error when the input is zero

2 views (last 30 days)
hi all, i am doing a code on MATLAB while the variable input is :
T= Temperature
G= irradiation
but I am getting an error when I have G value equal to zero. the error is :
??? Attempted to access (0); index must be a positive integer or logical.
my code is :
IL=(ISC+(mi)*(T-T1))*(G/G1);
IO1=ISC/(exp((VOC*q)/(NS*A*k*T1))-1);
IO=IO1*((T/T1)^3)*exp((q*EG/(A*k))*((1/T1)-(1/T)));
RS=((NS*A*k*T1/q)*log(((ISC-IM1)/IO1)+1)-VM1)/IM1;
h=IL/1000;
I=0:h:IL;
N=length(I);
V(N)=0; %Error is here on this line!!
for i=1:(N-1)
V(i)=(NS*A*k*T/q)*log(1+(IL-I(i))/IO)-I(i)*RS; %
end
why I am getting this error and how to overcome it ?? please help and advice. thanks

Accepted Answer

Walter Roberson
Walter Roberson on 27 Aug 2012
When G is 0, then IL comes out 0. Then 0:h:IL is 0 to 0, which has a length (N) of 0. You then attempt to assign to that 0'th element.
What result would you like to get out when the length comes out 0?
Consider using
I = linspace(0, IL, 1001);
instead of the h and I code you hae at the moment.
  1 Comment
Samer Husam
Samer Husam on 28 Aug 2012
thanks Mr. Walter, you solution is works... thanks again

Sign in to comment.

More Answers (1)

Babak
Babak on 27 Aug 2012
If you set G = 0, then IL will be evaluated as 0.
When IL = 0, then h = 0 and I = 0:h:IL which is I = [].
And N = length(I) is 0.
Assignment of V(N) is like V(0) is meaningless.
I recommand you not set G = 0. I don't know the reason why it ccan/should be zero.
  1 Comment
Samer Husam
Samer Husam on 28 Aug 2012
Mr babak, the reason to use G = zero cuz the irradiation of the sun is equal to zero in the night.
Mr. walter's answer works very well

Sign in to comment.

Categories

Find more on MATLAB in Help Center and File Exchange

Tags

Community Treasure Hunt

Find the treasures in MATLAB Central and discover how the community can help you!

Start Hunting!