Space Electric Power Plants. Part I (Litsom k Solntsu),

Abstract

The theoretical aspect of solar power plants of Soviet spacecraft is explained by Lidorenko, an expert in the field of rechargeable power sources. Development of solar batteries for Lunokhod-1 solves new problems. The type of semiconductor chosen performs well in the 100-150C and withstands vigorous cooling. The semiconductor passed through a lunar eclipse intact when the cover of the Lunokhod was left open. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0741524

Entities

People

  • N. Lidorenko

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Eclipses
  • Electric Power
  • Electric Power Plants
  • Electronics
  • Lunar Eclipses
  • Power
  • Semiconductors
  • Solar Energy
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites