Magazine Article

Method and Circuit for In-Situ Health Monitoring of Solar Cells in Space

TBMG-8622

10/01/2010

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This innovation represents a method and circuit realization of a system designed to make in-situ measurements of test solar-cell operational parameters on orbit using readily available high-temperature and high-ionizing-radiation-tolerant electronic components. This innovation enables on-orbit in-situ solar-array health monitoring and is in response to a need recognized by the U.S. Air Force for future solar arrays for unmanned spacecraft. This system can also be constructed out of commercial-grade electronics and can be embedded into terrestrial solar power system as a diagnostics instrument.

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"Method and Circuit for In-Situ Health Monitoring of Solar Cells in Space," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2010.
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Oct 1, 2010
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TBMG-8622
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Magazine Article
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English