SOLAR CELL ARRAY OPTIMIZATION

Abstract

Preliminary specifications are given for two optimized solar-cell-array systems. The primary optimization criterion applied was to obtain the maximum electrical power conversion of solar energy in space per unit of system weight, consistent with required minimum reliability and maximum permissible packaged volume. SpecificAREAS CONSIDERED ARE, PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS, CRYSTAL CONVERSION, SOLAR CELL CIRCUIT SIMULATION, ARRAY INTERCONNECTION OPTIMIZATION, ADHESIVES, ARRAY STRUCTURES, FOAM INFLATION, THERMAL DESIGN, TEMPERATURE AND INTENSITY EFFECTS, AND LAUNCH ENVIRONMENT. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0270131

Entities

People

  • A. Anchutin
  • R.r. Addiss

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Cells
  • Conversion
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Intensity
  • Materials
  • Optimization
  • Reinforcing Materials
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Specifications

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space