In-orbit performance of ultra-triple junction solar arrays

In-orbit performance of ultra-triple junction solar arrays

We present the in-orbit performance of Boeing 702 solar arrays built with ultra-triple junction (UTJ) GaInP 2 /GaAs/Ge solar cells. Five of these solar arrays are presently in geosynchronous orbit. Comparison of telemetered and predicted power output shows consistent results throughout the spacecraf...

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Published in:2013 IEEE 39th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 3098 - 3102
Main Authors: Anikst, L., Maassarani, Z., Powe, J. S., Schwartz, J. A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-06-2013
Subjects:
Arrays
Extraterrestrial measurements
Orbits
Photovoltaic cells
space solar arrays
Space vehicles
Temperature measurement
Temperature sensors
ultra-triple junction
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Summary:We present the in-orbit performance of Boeing 702 solar arrays built with ultra-triple junction (UTJ) GaInP 2 /GaAs/Ge solar cells. Five of these solar arrays are presently in geosynchronous orbit. Comparison of telemetered and predicted power output shows consistent results throughout the spacecraft fleet with performance within 2% of prediction.
ISSN:0160-8371
DOI:10.1109/PVSC.2013.6745115