Operation of a photovoltaic power source for a military communications system

Conference · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5425241

Watson, G M; Risser, V V

Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are currently providing power for radio repeater stations on a remote mountaintop at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The operation and maintenance (O and M) performance of PV systems are presented and discussed. Performance data include load current, system voltage, insolation and temperature histories. O and M procedures are discussed, and recommendations for preventive maintenance are presented.

• Research Organization: Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme, CA
• OSTI ID: 5425241
• Report Number(s): CONF-820906-
• Journal Information: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States), Conference: 16. IEEE photovoltaics specialists conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 28 Sep 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
RADIO EQUIPMENT POWER SUPPLIES
CALIFORNIA
COMMUNICATIONS
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
INSOLATION
MILITARY FACILITIES
PHOTOCURRENTS
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION IX
NORTH AMERICA
POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
USA
140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems