Arc rate measurements observed by the photovoltaic array space power plus diagnostics (PASP plus) experiment

Author

Ray, K.P. ; Delorey, D.E. ; Guidice, D.A. ; Adamo, R.C. ; Dana, D.R. ; Soldi, J.D. ; Hastings, D.E.

Author_Institution

Inst. for Space Res., Boston Coll., Newton, MA, USA

Volume

44

Issue

6

fYear

1997

fDate

12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

2195

Lastpage

2200

Abstract

This paper presents results from the Photovoltaic Array Space Power Plus Diagnostics (PASP Plus) experiment flown on board the Advanced Photovoltaic and Electronics Experiments (APEX) satellite. Ten solar arrays encompassing a wide range of solar cell material and manufacturing techniques were operated at bias levels ranging from -75 V to -500 V. Comparisons in are rate between solar arrays are made as well as correlations of arc rate versus bias voltage, electron density, array temperature, and ram/wake angle

Keywords

arcs (electric); artificial satellites; electron density; photovoltaic power systems; semiconductor device testing; solar cell arrays; solar cells; space vehicle power plants; -75 to -500 V; APEX satellite; PASP Plus experiment; arc rate measurements; array temperature; bias levels; bias voltage; electron density; photovoltaic array space power plus diagnostics experiment; ram/wake angle; solar arrays; Electron emission; Optical pulses; Optical surface waves; Photovoltaic systems; Plasmas; Power measurement; Satellites; Solar power generation; Space technology; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9499

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/23.659035

Filename

659035