DocumentCode
1372235
Title
Photovoltaic solar energy converters for space vehicles ¿ Present capabilities and objectives
Author
Francis, A. B. ; Happ, W. W.
Author_Institution
Varian Associates, Palo Alto, Calif.
Volume
79
Issue
5
fYear
1960
Firstpage
379
Lastpage
382
Abstract
THE PRESENT accelerated program for space vehicles demands development of auxiliary power supplies which conserve weight and outlast conventional batteries. The solar radiation flux outside the earth´s atmosphere is about 130 watts/ft2 (watts per square foot) at normal incidence. Utilization of this energy is within reach of present technology based on the following facts
Keywords
Cadmium; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Silicon; Solar energy; Terrestrial atmosphere;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0097-2185
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAI.1960.6371586
Filename
6371586
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