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Advanced Photovoltaic Solar Array program statusThe Advanced Photolvoltaic Solar Array (APSA) Program is discussed. The objective of the program is to demonstrate a producible array system by the end of this decade with a beginning-of-life (BOL) specific power of 130 W/kg at 10 kW as an intermediate milestone toward the ultimate goal of 300 W/kg at 25 kW by the year 2000. The near-term goal represents a significant improvement over existing rigid panel flight arrays (25 to 45 W/kg) and the first-generation flexible blanket NASA/OAST SAFE I array of the early 1980s, which was projected to provide about 60 W/kg BOL. The prototype wing hardware is in the last stages of fabrication and integration. The current status of the program is reported. The array configuration and key design details are shown. Projections are shown for future performance enhancements that may be expected through the use of advanced structural components and solar cells.
Document ID
19900051099
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kurland, Richard M.
(TRW, Inc. Engineering and Test Div., Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Stella, Paul M.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: IECEC-89
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: August 6, 1989
End Date: August 11, 1989
Accession Number
90A38154
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-957990
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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