Energy Conversion Systems Reference Handbook Volume V - Direct Solar Conversion
Report Number: WADD TR 60-699 Volume V
Author(s): Evans, W., Menetrey, W. R.
Corporate Author(s): Electro-Optical Systems, Inc.
Laboratory: Flight Accessories Laboratory
Corporate Report Number: EOS REPORT 390-FINAL
Date of Publication: 1960-09
Pages: 212
Contract: AF 33(616)-6791
DoD Project: 4769
DoD Task: 61048
Identifier: AD0257788
AD Number: AD257788
Abstract:
The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insoign, *Photoelectric cells, Plasma physics, Electro magnetic waves, Theory, Materials, Cratering, Configuration, Production. Open-ended Terms: Energy conversion. The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insolance, and other factors. The effects of environmental degradation due to meteoroids and the Van Allen belts are discussed. The present and anticipated state-of-the-art of fabrication techniques is presented, along with the advantages of using concentrating mechanisms for increasing the solar illumination level. A discussion is also included describing the state of the art and practical and theoretical limitations of the photo-emissive generator. It does not appear at present that the photo-emissive generator offers competition to the photovoltaic cell.
Provenance: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Author(s): Evans, W., Menetrey, W. R.
Corporate Author(s): Electro-Optical Systems, Inc.
Laboratory: Flight Accessories Laboratory
Corporate Report Number: EOS REPORT 390-FINAL
Date of Publication: 1960-09
Pages: 212
Contract: AF 33(616)-6791
DoD Project: 4769
DoD Task: 61048
Identifier: AD0257788
AD Number: AD257788
Abstract:
The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insoign, *Photoelectric cells, Plasma physics, Electro magnetic waves, Theory, Materials, Cratering, Configuration, Production. Open-ended Terms: Energy conversion. The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insolance, and other factors. The effects of environmental degradation due to meteoroids and the Van Allen belts are discussed. The present and anticipated state-of-the-art of fabrication techniques is presented, along with the advantages of using concentrating mechanisms for increasing the solar illumination level. A discussion is also included describing the state of the art and practical and theoretical limitations of the photo-emissive generator. It does not appear at present that the photo-emissive generator offers competition to the photovoltaic cell.
Provenance: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control