Space Photovoltaic Research And Technology 1985 High Efficiency Space Environment And Array Technology

Author : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781792697203
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book NASA Photovoltaic Research and Technology written by National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-29 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NASA photovoltaic R and D efforts address future Agency space mission needs through a comprehensive, integrated program. Activities range from fundamental studies of materials and devices to technology demonstrations of prototype hardware. The program aims to develop and apply an improved understanding of photovoltaic energy conversion devices and systems that will increase the performance, reduce the mass, and extend the lifetime of photovoltaic arrays for use in space. To that end, there are efforts aimed at improving cell efficiency, reducing the effects of space particulate radiation damage (primarily electrons and protons), developing ultralightweight cells, and developing advanced ray component technology for high efficiency concentrator arrays and high performance, ultralightweight arrays. Current goals that have been quantified for the program are to develop cell and array technology capable of achieving 300 watts/kg for future missions for which mass is a critical factor, or 300 watts/sq m for future missions for which array size is a major driver (i.e., Space Station). A third important goal is to develop cell and array technology which will survive the GEO space radiation environment for at least 10 years. Flood, Dennis J. Glenn Research Center NASA-TM-101422, E-4522, NAS 1.15:101422 RTOP 506-41-11...