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Update for the Stretched Lens Array Squarerigger ( Slasr ) for Space
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Brandhorst, Henry W. |
| Copyright Year | 2006 |
| Abstract | Over the past three years, the Stretched Lens Array SquareRigger (SLASR) has been tested and developed to a state of readiness for flight. The SLASR offers an unprecedented portfolio of performance metrics, including an areal power density of 300 400 W/m, specific power of 300 – 500 W/kg, and stowed power of 80 – 120 kW/m. The larger values are for solar cell technology that will be available in 2008. In addition, the SLASR is scalable in array power over a range of 4 kW to 100’s of kW’s and more. Another significant advantage of this array is that the small cell circuits can be “super-insulated” and “super shielded” thus enabling high voltage (300 to 600 V) and excellent radiation hardness with low mass penalty. Finally, the small area cells use less semiconductor material leading to a solar array cost 66% to 75% lower per watt than a conventional planar array. These advantages lead to a modular, scalable design that can be mass produced at megawatt levels using existing fabrication capacities. This paper will describe those advantages in detail. Figure 1: PASP-Plus mini-dome array |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.carbon-free-energy.com/papers/2006/slasr_for_ists_2006.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
