Title :
The NASA Advanced Solar Dynamics Technology Program
Author :
Warshay, Marvin ; Mroz, Thaddeus S.
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
Abstract :
The NASA Advanced Solar Dynamics Technology Program, aimed at developing power system technology for versatile, advanced, high-capacity spacecraft and surface power systems, is discussed. The goals of the program are to be achieved by pursuing high-risk but high-payoff technologies, namely, advanced solar concentrators, heat receivers, power conversion dynamic cycles, and radiators. The NASA program is discussed in terms of mission drives, the technological goals for each of the system´s major components, and program status
Keywords :
power convertors; research initiatives; solar absorber-convertors; solar energy concentrators; space vehicle power plants; Advanced Solar Dynamics Technology Program; NASA; USA; heat receivers; power conversion; power system; research initiatives; solar concentrators; space power; spacecraft; Aerodynamics; NASA; Power conversion; Power system dynamics; Power system reliability; Power systems; Solar heating; Space stations; Space technology; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989. IECEC-89., Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1989.74858
