Space Electric Power Plants. Part 2,
Abstract
Solar batteries and power cells are discussed. 7,500 photocells comprising a panel 1 meter square generate more than 100 watts of electrical energy. Space service life of certain semiconductors is given as two to three years. Glass coatings protect panels from heavy protons. Reference is made to the Boeing Co. project of unfolding glass fabric panels for space use. Korolev also states that Soviet scientists confirm the feasibility of such a project but claim that it will be surpassed. Thin film highly efficient photocell panels have been developed in the USSR. Reference is made to an unspecified plant/factory which manufactures not only space power units (using solar energy) but ground solar power plants as well. A 600 watt pilot installation has been in operation in the Karakum desert. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0756039
Entities
People
- M. Korolev
Organizations
- United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center