Advanced photovoltaic power system technology for lunar base applications
Advanced photovoltaic/electrochemical (batteries or regenerative fuel cells for storage) power system options for a lunar base are discussed and compared. Estimated system masses are compared with those projected for the SP-100 nuclear system. The results of the comparison are quantified in terms of the mass saved in a scenario which assembles the initial base elements in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and launches from there to the lunar surface. A brief summary is given of advances in photovoltaic/electrochemical power system technologies currently under development in the NASA/OAST program. A description of the planned focussed technology program for surface power in the new Pathfinder initiative is also provided.
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
- OSTI ID:
- 5794712
- Report Number(s):
- N-88-26402; NASA-TM-100965; E-4258; NAS-1.15:100965; CONF-8804104-
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: NASA symposium on lunar bases and space activities of the 21st century, Houston, TX (United States), 5-7 Apr 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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