This paper summarizes theoretical and experimental results obtained during the past four years on the solar thermionic system. These results provide a basis for estimating the future competitive position of the thermionic system versus solar cells in space power. The basic characteristics of the system are outlined and recent developments are reviewed. A comparison is made of the thermionic and solar cell as power sources.


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    Title :

    The Potential of Solar Thermionics for Space Vehicle Power


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906



    Publication date :

    1963-01-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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