MODULAR DESIGN OF IMPROVED SOLAR CONVERTERS.
Abstract
The material study program summary includes: detailed desirable characteristics for both the adhesive and solar cell protective coating; evaluation of the actual characteristic of adhesive and coating materials selected for consideration; description and basis for selection of the final design which consisted of an LTV-602/plexiglas/shingled silicon solar cell composite bonded to an aluminum substrate with a flexible silicon adhesive; and a detailed module repair procedure supported by photographs. Operating units of two basic types of solar array converters were designed and developed under this contract. The 10-20 Sq. Ft. Array is designed for semipermanent installation and may be broken down into several portable sections for transportation. The more versatile Special Warfare Array is a one-man carrying unit designed for special warfare and guerilla operations. The design basis, the evolution of design to meet the mechanical and electrical design requirements including the engineering basis for the design changes involved outlined; this also encompasses the solar cell characteristics, voltage and power requirements, wiring layout and weight breakdown for both basic array types. Supporting calculations, graphs and photographs are included. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 26, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0622267
Entities
People
- William J. Moriarty