SOME EFFECTS OF ELECTRON IRRADIATION AND TEMPERATURE ON SOLAR CELL PERFORMANCE,
Abstract
The ANNA 1B geodetic satellite was launched into a 600 nautical mile, 50 degree inclination orbit on October 31, 1962. Portions of VI curves of the flashing light circuit were subsequently determined from telemetry records. These data are presented as the solid line portions of Figure 1 for two days and for 29 days after launch. Examination of these curves indicates the change in both voltage and current which occur after irradiation. The effect of temperature is also indicated. Therefore, a study of solar cell performance after irradiation and as a function of cell temperature was undertaken. A quantitative analysis of these effects is presented, compared with experimental results and the design capabilities of these techniques evaluated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0651013
Entities
People
- E. L. Ralph
- J. H. Martin
- J. W. Teener
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory