Abstract We derive calculated and experimental relations characterizing the reduction in the electric power of solar arrays under prolonged (∼10 years) action of the environment in orbit. The influence of separate factors related to the environment on the loss of solar arrays power is studied. The following factors are considered: ionizing and ultraviolet emissions, contamination of protective glass by the products of destruction of the outer surface materials of spacecraft, thermal cycling, radiation electrization, and plasma thrusters plumes.


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    Title :

    Power Losses of Solar Arrays under the Action of an Environment in a Geosynchronous Orbit


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    Published in:

    Cosmic Research ; 43 , 4 ; 259-267


    Publication date :

    2005-07-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English