On-orbit measurements of new photovoltaic (PV) technologies for space power are an essential step in the development and qualification of advanced solar cells. NASA Glenn Research Center will fly and measure several solar cells attached to NASA Goddards Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM), expected to be launched in 2014. Industry and government partners have provided advanced PV devices for evaluation of performance and environmental durability. The experiment is completely self-contained, providing its own power and internal data storage. Several new cell technologies including Inverted Metamorphic Multi-junction and four-junction cells will be tested.
On-Orbit Measurement of Next Generation Space Solar Cell Technology on the International Space Station
2014
11 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Electrotechnology , Unmanned Spacecraft , Manned Spacecraft , International space station , Solar cells , Experiment design , Systems engineering , Photovoltaic cells , Electric generators , Light sources , Direct power generators , Refueling , Robotics , Aerospace engineering , Spacecraft power supplies , Space missions
The International Space Station On-Orbit Tester
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