Investigation of Power Processing Technology for Spacecraft Applications

Abstract

This report summarizes an investigation of power processing technology applicable to future satellite electrical power systems. The issues of AC vs DC distribution are addressed as is the optimum distribution voltage. DC distribution is recommended. Distributions voltage should be as high as practical but less than 270 volts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA119644

Entities

People

  • A. S. Gilmour Jr.

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Contracts
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Governments
  • High Voltage
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Materials
  • New York
  • Power Distribution
  • Power Levels
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Transmission Lines
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Statistical inference.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster