Accelerated/abbreviated test methods, study 4 of task 3 (encapsulation) of the low-cost silicon solar array project. Quarterly progress report, Oct--Dec 1977

Technical Report · Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6498182

Kolyer, J M; Mann, N R

Inherent weatherability is controlled by the three weather factors common to all exposure sites: insolation, temperature, and humidity. Emphasis was focused on the transparent encapsulant portion of miniature solar cell arrays by eliminating weathering effects on the substrate and circuitry (which are also parts of the encapsulant system). The most extensive data were for yellowing, which were measured conveniently and precisely. Considerable data also were obtained on tensile strength. Changes in these two properties after outdoor exposure were predicted very well from accelerated exposure data.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Anaheim, CA (USA). Autonetics Strategic Systems Div.
• DOE Contract Number: NAS7-100; JPL-954458
• OSTI ID: 6498182
• Report Number(s): N-78-24632; NASA-CR-157087; ERDA/JPL-954458-77/8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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