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Scott-Monck, J.

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NASA NTRS1981

Space applicable DOE photovoltaic technology: An update

Photovoltaic development projects applicable to space power are identified. When appropriate, the type of NASA support that would be necessary to implement these technologies for space use is indicated. It is conducted that the relatively small market and divergent operational requirements for space power are mainly responsible for the limited transfer of terrestrial technology to space applications. Information on the factors which control the cost and type of technology is provided. Terrestrial modules using semiconductor materials are investigated.

Scott-Monck, J.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Technology requirements for GaAs photovoltaic arrays

An analysis based on percent GaAs solar cell weight and cost is performed to assess the utility of this cell for future space missions. It is shown that the GaAs substrate cost and the end-of-life (EOL) advantage the cell can provide over the space qualified silicon solar cell are the dominant factors determining potential use. Examples are presented to show that system level advantages resulting from reduction in solar panel area may warrant the use of GaAs at its current weight and projected initial cost provided the EOL advantage over silicon is at least 20 percent.

Scott-Monck, J.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Wraparound-contact solar cells

Positive and negative electrical contacts are on back surface of wraparound-contact solar cell. With both terminals on nonilluminated side, cells can be connected back-to-back, and interconnection of many cells can be automated by using printed-circuit techniques. Cells are made by screen-printing layer of dielectric around edge of cell and extending top contact over dielectric to back surface. Wraparound also facilitates application of transparent covers and encapsulants. Efficiencies of cells are in excess of seventeen percent.

Baraona, C. R.↗
NASA NTRS1978

An overview of photovoltaics for space applications

Significant progress in both silicon and GaAs technology for photovoltaic applications has been made. As a result 50 micron silicon cells, incorporating all the recent processing advancements, have been produced which deliver over 19 mW/sq cm initial power. These cells also display impressive performance after exposure to 1 MeV electrons, delivering 15 mW/sq cm after a fluence of 1 x 10 to the 15th e/sq cm. GaAlAs cells are now being made which have conversion efficiencies and radiation resistance superior to the best silicon solar cells. A discussion of the work that led to this situation, as well as an attempt to project further progress in both silicon and GaAs technology is given.

Scott-Monck, J.↗
NASA NTRS1978

High efficiency solar panel /HESP/

A family of high efficiency, weldable silicon solar cells, incorporating nearly every feature of advanced cell technology developed in the past four years, was produced and subjected to space qualification testing. This matrix contained both field and non-field cells ranging in thickness from 0.10 mm to 0.30 mm, and in base resistivity from nominal two to one hundred ohm-cm. Initial power outputs as high as 20 mW/sq cm (14.8% AM0 efficiency) were produced by certain cell types within the matrix.

Stella, P. M.↗