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Study of Power Options for Jupiter and Outer Planet MissionsPower for missions to Jupiter and beyond presents a challenging goal for photovoltaic power systems, but NASA missions including Juno and the upcoming Europa Clipper mission have shown that it is possible to operate solar arrays at Jupiter. This work analyzes photovoltaic technologies for use in Jupiter and outer planet missions, including both conventional arrays, as well as analyzing the advantages of advanced solar cells, concentrator arrays, and thin film technologies. Index Terms - space exploration, spacecraft solar arrays, solar electric propulsion, photovoltaic cells, concentrator, Fresnel lens, Jupiter missions, outer planets.
Document ID
20160004679
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Landis, Geoffrey A.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Fincannon, James
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
April 6, 2016
Publication Date
June 14, 2015
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Energy Production And Conversion
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
GRC-E-DAA-TN24225
Meeting Information
Meeting: IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC-42)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 14, 2015
End Date: June 19, 2015
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 717302.04.03.01.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
jupiter
photovoltaics
concentrators
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