''Space applications of gallium arsenide solar cells''
Conference
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· Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5353731
A tradeoff analysis of gallium arsenide (GaAs) versus silicon (Si) solar cells is presented using a high radiation orbit, a typical array temperature and solar array component weights as selected from the present Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite. The scenario presented provides a quick method for evaluating GaAs and Si solar cell assemblies on an equal weight basis or on a 1 for 1 substitution basis.
- Research Organization:
- Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories, Energy Conversion Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
- OSTI ID:
- 5353731
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820814-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
EQUIPMENT
GALLIUM ARSENIDE SOLAR CELLS
IRRADIATION
ORBITS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
POWER SUPPLIES
RADIATION EFFECTS
SATELLITES
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS
WEIGHT
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
EQUIPMENT
GALLIUM ARSENIDE SOLAR CELLS
IRRADIATION
ORBITS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
POWER SUPPLIES
RADIATION EFFECTS
SATELLITES
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS
WEIGHT