Power systems integration

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6247019

Brantley, L W

Power systems integration in large flexible space structures is discussed with emphasis upon body control. A solar array is discussed as a typical example of spacecraft configuration problems. Information on how electric batteries dominate life-cycle costs is presented in chart form. Information is given on liquid metal droplet generators and collectors, hot spot analysis, power dissipation in solar arrays, solar array protection optimization, and electromagnetic compatibility for a power system platform.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Huntsville, AL (USA). George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
• OSTI ID: 6247019
• Report Number(s): N-8227378
• Resource Relation: Other Information: In Large space systems/propulsion interactions p 239-255 (SEE N82-27358)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENERGY LOSSES
ENERGY STORAGE
LIFE-CYCLE COST
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES
SERVICE LIFE
SOLAR CELLS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
COST
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
LOSSES
METAL-METAL OXIDE BATTERIES
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
POWER SUPPLIES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems