Title :
In-orbit performance of ultra-triple junction solar arrays
Author :
Anikst, L. ; Maassarani, Z. ; Powe, J.S. ; Schwartz, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Boeing Co., El Segundo, CA, USA
Abstract :
We present the in-orbit performance of Boeing 702 solar arrays built with ultra-triple junction (UTJ) GaInP2/GaAs/Ge solar cells. Five of these solar arrays are presently in geosynchronous orbit. Comparison of telemetered and predicted power output shows consistent results throughout the spacecraft fleet with performance within 2% of prediction.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; germanium; indium compounds; solar cell arrays; space vehicles; telemetry; Boeing 702 solar arrays; GaInP2-GaAs-Ge; geosynchronous orbit; spacecraft fleet; telemetering; ultra-triple junction solar arrays; Arrays; Extraterrestrial measurements; Orbits; Photovoltaic cells; Space vehicles; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors; photovoltaic cells; space solar arrays; ultra-triple junction;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2013 IEEE 39th
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2013.6745115