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Photovoltaics for high capacity space power systemsThe anticipated energy requirements of future space missions will grow by factors approaching 100 or more, particularly as a permanent manned presence is established in space. The advances that can be expected in solar array performance and lifetime, when coupled with advanced, high energy density storage batteries and/or fuel cells, will continue to make photovoltaic energy conversion a viable power generating option for the large systems of the future. The specific technologies required to satisfy any particular set of power requirements will vary from mission to mission. Nonetheless, in almost all cases the technology push will be toward lighter weight and higher efficiency, whether of solar arrays of storage devices. This paper will describe the content and direction of the current NASA program in space photovoltaic technology. The paper will also discuss projected system level capabilities of photovoltaic power systems in the context of some of the new mission opportunities under study by NASA, such as a manned lunar base, and a manned visit to Mars.
Document ID
19890030359
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Flood, Dennis J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 88-221
Accession Number
89A17730
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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