Evaluation of Solar Photovoltaic Arrays for Use on Marine Aids to Navigation.

Abstract

During the period from May 1974 to July 1978, four test and evaluation programs of solar photovoltaic arrays were conducted to evaluate the potential of these energy sources for use on marine aids to navigation. Array testing consisted of: long-term rooftop exposure; field deployment on buoys in Alaska, Florida, and Massachusetts; field deployment on buoys in Long Island Sound; and initial development of a screening test to evaluate performance in a short time frame. The results of these tests are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA074893

Entities

People

  • R. K. Kostuk

Organizations

  • United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Cells
  • Coast Guard
  • Energy
  • Energy Systems
  • Environment
  • Long Island Sound
  • Massachusetts
  • Measurement
  • Renewable Energy
  • Salt Water
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panels
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • Water

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.