Title :
Arc rate measurements observed by the photovoltaic array space power plus diagnostics (PASP plus) experiment
Author :
Ray, K.P. ; Delorey, D.E. ; Guidice, D.A. ; Adamo, R.C. ; Dana, D.R. ; Soldi, J.D. ; Hastings, D.E.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Space Res., Boston Coll., Newton, MA, USA
fDate :
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents results from the Photovoltaic Array Space Power Plus Diagnostics (PASP Plus) experiment flown on board the Advanced Photovoltaic and Electronics Experiments (APEX) satellite. Ten solar arrays encompassing a wide range of solar cell material and manufacturing techniques were operated at bias levels ranging from -75 V to -500 V. Comparisons in are rate between solar arrays are made as well as correlations of arc rate versus bias voltage, electron density, array temperature, and ram/wake angle
Keywords :
arcs (electric); artificial satellites; electron density; photovoltaic power systems; semiconductor device testing; solar cell arrays; solar cells; space vehicle power plants; -75 to -500 V; APEX satellite; PASP Plus experiment; arc rate measurements; array temperature; bias levels; bias voltage; electron density; photovoltaic array space power plus diagnostics experiment; ram/wake angle; solar arrays; Electron emission; Optical pulses; Optical surface waves; Photovoltaic systems; Plasmas; Power measurement; Satellites; Solar power generation; Space technology; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
