NDLI: Processes and materials for flexible PV arrays

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Gierow, P.A. Farmer, G.D.
Copyright Year	2002
Description	Author affiliation: SRS Technol., Huntsville, AL, USA (Gierow, P.A.; Farmer, G.D.)
Abstract	Electrical power is a major driver for nearly all classes of space missions and, consequently, the maximization of available power is an on-going challenge. Advanced missions within the Air Force are investigating the use of flexible PV array systems. The rapidly-evolving technology of flexible thin film PV cells lends itself particularly well to a flexible array concept. A parallel incentive for development of flexible PV arrays are the possibilities of synergistic advantages for certain types of spacecraft, in particular the solar thermal propulsion (STP) vehicle. The large sun-tracking solar concentrators of an STP vehicle present a highly-efficient support and pointing system for a large flexible PV array mounted on the deployed support torus, or the concentrator. The work performed focused on advancing the technologies that will improve and extend the application of solar arrays in a variety of space and aerospace environments. SRS Technologies performed analyses and demonstrated the feasibility of combining thin film PV array technology with methods to manufacture deployable membrane concentrators for solar thermal propulsion. Significant issues addressed were: the interconnection of the newly developed cells, proper thermal control, and electrostatic charge control of the complete system in the space environment. SRS demonstrated a self-metallizing polyimide concept for electrical interconnection of the backplane, and printing PV array interconnect circuitry directly on the thin film prior to lamination to the array. The actions accomplished indicated the feasibility and desirability of a flexible, high specific power, PV array concept and have established a firm foundation and roadmap for development of an operational concept.
Starting Page	185
Ending Page	190
File Size	450043
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780372964
DOI	10.1109/IECEC.2002.1392005
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2002-07-29
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Space technology Integrated circuit interconnections Transistors Space vehicles Propulsion Control systems Power system interconnection Space missions Performance analysis Manufacturing
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

MCM-D switching units for interconnection technology validation

Thin Film Programmable Interconnect Arrays

Analysis of interconnected configuration in PV arrays under fault condition

Silicon technology advances and implications on test

PV interconnection risk analysis through distribution system impact signatures and feeder zones

Optical performance of thin film, inflatable, solar concentrators for illuminating PV arrays

Performance-Oriented Statistical Parameter Reduction of Parameterized Systems via Reduced Rank Regression

Visualization for shipboard power systems

Analysis of 100 utility SGIP PV interconnection studies

Processes and materials for flexible PV arrays

Similar Documents

MCM-D switching units for interconnection technology validation

Thin Film Programmable Interconnect Arrays

Analysis of interconnected configuration in PV arrays under fault condition

Silicon technology advances and implications on test

PV interconnection risk analysis through distribution system impact signatures and feeder zones

Optical performance of thin film, inflatable, solar concentrators for illuminating PV arrays

Performance-Oriented Statistical Parameter Reduction of Parameterized Systems via Reduced Rank Regression

Visualization for shipboard power systems

Analysis of 100 utility SGIP PV interconnection studies

Processes and materials for flexible PV arrays