Solar cell dark I-V characteristics and their applications.This paper presents the preliminary results of studies conducted to evaluate the feasibility of and to generate techniques for the use of dark forward current-voltage characteristics in the checkout of the Apollo Telescope Mount Solar Array. Methods for the determination of lumped series resistance and prediction of the illuminated I-V curve using the dark characteristics are also presented. The paper addresses itself primarily to the generation of a valid performance testing and flight readiness checkout technique using the forward characteristics of the solar cell.
Document ID
19730041201
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Imamura, M. S.
Brandtzaeg, P. (Martin Marietta Corp. Denver, Colo., United States)
Miller, J. L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Auxiliary Systems
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Energy 70