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.
The Potential of Solar Thermionics for Space Vehicle Power
Sae Technical Papers
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906
1963-01-01
Conference paper
English
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