SOLAR CELL POWER SYSTEMS FOR AIR FORCE SATELLITES,

Abstract

The U.S. Air Force has used solar cell power systems on various types of satellites. The current methods used for choosing the array, the number of cells, their placement on the solar panels, and the quality assurance tests conducted on the panels are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0654285

Entities

People

  • Edwin J. Stofel

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cells
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites