Title :
Summary of European Solar Cell Activities
Author :
Curtin, Denis J. ; Eakins, Thomas C.
Author_Institution :
Communications Satellite Corporation Clarksburg, Md. 20734
fDate :
7/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A review of activities in the solar cell field by the European manufacturers and agencies is presented. These activities include considerable efforts in research, development, and production of solar cells, covers, and solar cell arrays. Details of the qualification and use of European cells and covers on the Intelsat IV program are presented.
Keywords :
Aircraft manufacture; Artificial satellites; Europe; Manufacturing; Photovoltaic cells; Production; Qualifications; Research and development; Satellite broadcasting; Silicon;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1971.310401
