A photovoltaic power system and a low-power satellite earth station for IndonesiaA photovoltaic power system and a low-power, two-way satellite earth station have been installed at Wawotobi, Sulawesi, Indonesia to provide university classroom communications for audio teleconferencing and video graphics. This project is a part of the Agency for International Development's Rural Satellite Program. The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the use of satellite communications for development assistance applications. The purpose of the photovoltaic power system is to demonstrate the suitability of a hybrid photovoltaic/engine-generator power system for a remote satellite earth station. This paper describes the design, installation and initial operation of the photovoltaic power system and the earth station.
Document ID
19870032585
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Delombard, Richard (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Everson, Kent (Dawn Engineering Plano, TX, United States)