Mars exploration will require power systems to operate on the Martian surface. One power system is a photovoltaic array. The properties of Mars relevant to photovoltaic array performance are surveyed. Several types of solar cells usable in a photovoltaic array are detailed and analyzed, and possible applications on Mars discussed. The applicability of photovoltaic technology to manufacturing methane propellant from Mars carbon dioxide is analyzed.


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    Title :

    Photovoltaic power options for mars


    Additional title:

    Möglichkeiten der photovoltaischen Energieerzeugung auf dem Mars


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Space Power ; 10 , 2 ; 225-237


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    13 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 13 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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