Aerospace
Automotive
Technical Paper

The Electric and Electronic Systems of Clarkson's Solar Car

901511

08/01/1990

Event
Future Transportation Technology Conference & Exposition
Authors
Russell Read Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Doug Raponi Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Brian Kemp Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Eric Thatcher Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Pat Rutkauskas Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Tom Sherwin Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Abstract
Content
Clarkson University is one of 32 teams competing in the GM SunRayce USA during July 1990. This paper describes design strategy and results for the electrical systems of the Kalahkwaneha. In particular, the solar array, power trackers, drive train, instrumentation, telemetry and safety features are examined.
Meta Tags
Topics
Electrical systems
Sun and solar
Education and training
Telemetry
Affiliated or Co-Author
Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/901511
Pages
14
Citation
Read, R., Raponi, D., Kemp, B., Thatcher, E. et al., "The Electric and Electronic Systems of Clarkson's Solar Car," SAE Technical Paper 901511, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/901511.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Aug 1, 1990
Product Code
901511
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English