Title :
Influence of Solar Cell Shape, Interconnect Shape, and Coverglass Coatings on Solar Array Arcing Parameters
Author :
Likar, Justin J. ; Bogorad, Alexander L. ; Vayner, Boris V. ; Galofaro, Joel T.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Syst., Martin
Abstract :
Arc inception voltage studies have been performed on several common solar cell types. Results yielded quantitatively significant findings indicating specific designs are susceptible to arc inception at bias voltages readily achievable at near Earth orbits.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); solar cell arrays; arc inception voltage; bias voltages; coverglass coatings; interconnect shape; solar array arcing parameters; solar cell shape; Coatings; Integrated circuit interconnections; Low earth orbit satellites; Photovoltaic cells; Plasma diagnostics; Shape; Solar power generation; Space vehicles; Telephony; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1464-2
DOI :
10.1109/REDW.2007.4342535
