Power Systems Tailored for Astronautical Applications

Abstract

This report describes the performance criteria (efficiency, temperature and weight) of solar power Systems and discusses effects of selective coatings on solar power systems. It discusses acme of the requirements of flight vehicle rower for flight vehicles, and enumerates specific power systems capable of meeting these overall requirements. I also shows how solar power systems fit into these requirements The author has condensed solar power system optimization studies conducted by Mr. Leon Schipper of WADD and the AiResearch Division of the Garrett Corporation to graphically illustrate the need of high temperatures for minimum dynamic solar energy Conversion System weight. Curves showing the applicability of spectrally selective coatings for enhancing high temperature operation are also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1960
Accession Number
ADA451846

Entities

People

  • Oscar K. Houck

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Conversion
  • Corporations
  • Efficiency
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • High Temperature
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Monitoring
  • Optimization
  • Security
  • Solar Energy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space