Title :
Photovoltaic solar energy converters for space vehicles ¿ Present capabilities and objectives
Author :
Francis, A. B. ; Happ, W. W.
Author_Institution :
Varian Associates, Palo Alto, Calif.
Abstract :
THE PRESENT accelerated program for space vehicles demands development of auxiliary power supplies which conserve weight and outlast conventional batteries. The solar radiation flux outside the earth´s atmosphere is about 130 watts/ft2 (watts per square foot) at normal incidence. Utilization of this energy is within reach of present technology based on the following facts
Keywords :
Cadmium; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Silicon; Solar energy; Terrestrial atmosphere;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1960.6371586
