A 100 KILOWATT ARC SOURCE FOR SOLAR SIMULATION.
Abstract
An account is given of the results of the 100 kw carbon arc testing program to determine the feasibility of using the high powered arc as a solar simulator source. A carbon arc burning mechanism, capable of operation at power levels in excess of 100 kw, was designed and built. Cored carbons of 25 mm and 35 mm sizes were burned at power levels from 40 to over 100 kw. Satisfactory stability of radiant intensity was obtained at relatively shallow angles between positive and negative electrodes. Polar intensity variations, micro-brightness profiles, spectral distributions and carbon consumption rates were obtained. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0428032