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Solar Powered Aircraft, Photovoltaic Array/Battery System Tabletop Demonstration: Design and Operation ManualA system was constructed to demonstrate the power system operation of a solar powered aircraft. The system consists of a photovoltaic (PV) array, a charge controller, a battery, an electric motor and propeller. The system collects energy from the PV array and either utilizes this energy to operate an electric motor or stores it in a rechargeable battery for future use. The system has a control panel which displays the output of the array and battery as well as the total current going to the electric motor. The control panel also has a means for adjusting the output to the motor to control its speed. The entire system is regulated around 12 VDC.
Document ID
20000120401
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Colozza, Anthony J. (DYNACS Engineering Co., Inc. Brook Park, OH United States)
Scheiman, David A. (Ohio Aerospace Inst. Brook Park, OH United States)
Bailey, Sheila
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2000
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA/CR-2000-210376
E-12430
NAS 1.26:210376
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-98008
PROJECT: RTOP 334-20-00
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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