Title :
In-orbit performance of space solar arrays
Author :
Fodor, Jay S. ; Frey, Madai A. ; Gelb, Steven W. ; Maassarani, Ziad ; Powe, J.S. ; Schwartz, Joel A.
Author_Institution :
Boeing Satellite Syst. Co., El Segundo, CA, USA
Abstract :
We present the in-orbit performance of solar arrays manufactured with silicon, GaAs/Ge, dual junction III-V and triple junction III-V solar cells. We compare data obtained from spacecraft telemetry with performance predictions generated using the Boeing Satellite Systems power prediction model. The results for planar solar arrays show that performance is stable and predictable. In particular, the power output of planar arrays can be predicted to within 2% of telemetry.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aerospace instrumentation; elemental semiconductors; gallium arsenide; germanium; silicon; solar cell arrays; telemetry; Boeing Satellite Systems power prediction model; GaAs-Ge; Si; dual junction III-V solar cell; in-orbit performance; space solar arrays; spacecraft telemetry; triple junction III-V solar cell;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
Print_ISBN :
4-9901816-0-3
