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Preliminary chaotic model of snapover on high voltage solar cellsHigh voltage power systems in space will interact with the space plasma in a variety of ways. One of these, snapover, is characterized by sudden enlargement of the current collection area across normally insulating surfaces generating enhanced electron current collection. Power drain on solar array power systems results from this enhanced current collection. Optical observations of the snapover phenomena in the laboratory indicates a functional relation between glow area and bia potential as a consequence of the fold/cusp bifurcation in chaos theory. Successful characterizations of snapover as a chaotic phenomena may provide a means of snapover prevention and control through chaotic synchronization.
Document ID
19960007909
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mackey, Willie R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the 14th Space Photovoltaic Research and Technology Conference (SPRAT 14)
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
96N15075
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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