NASA NTRS · 19840024356
The NASA photovoltaic technology program
Abstract
The NASA Office of Aeronautical and Space Technology OAST Program in space photovoltaics is reviewed. From the perspective of national landmark mission requirements and five year and 25-year long range plans, the texture of the program is revealed. Planar silicon and concentrator GaAs array technology advances are discussed. Advances in lightweight (50 micro cell) arrays and radiation tolerance research are presented. Recent progress in cascade cells and ultralightweight GaAs planar cells is noted. Progress in raising silicon cell voltage to its theoretical maximum is detailed. Advanced concepts such as plasmon converters and the Long Duration Exposure Facility LDEF flight experiments pertaining to solar cell and array technology are also shown.
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Mullin, J. P., Loria, J. C., Brandhorst, H. W., Jr.. 1984-01-01. The NASA photovoltaic technology program. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840024356
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