Title :
Theory and Performance of Flat Plate Solar Thermoelectric Generator for Near-Earth Orbits
Author :
Fuschillo, Nicholas ; Gibson, R. ; Eggleston, F.K. ; Epstein, J.
Author_Institution :
Melpar, Inc. Falls Church, Virginia
fDate :
6/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The theory, design, fabrication, and testing of flat plate thermoelectric generator panels for nearearth orbits are described. These panels are capable of producing 3 watts/ft2 and 15 watts/ pound when operating in a near-earth orbit. The potential advantages of these solar energy converters, as compared to photovoltaic cells, are discussed and include higher radiation resistance, improved watts/pound, and lower cost on a perwatt basis.
Keywords :
Costs; Fabrication; Orbits; Photovoltaic cells; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Space technology; Sun; Temperature; Thermoelectricity;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TA.1965.4319865
