Analysis of space flight data of InP solar cells in EXOS-D orbit
- 9 December 2002
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 1576-1581
- https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.1991.169469
Abstract
Flight data of InP solar cells in the EXOS-D orbit (in a high-altitude polar orbit) have been analyzed based on the effects of proton and electron irradiation on them. Good agreement between analytical results and flight data for InP solar cell properties in the EXOS-D orbit shows the validity of the analytical model and that this analytical model is useful for designing space power systems using InP cells in other orbits with known radiation environments. The InP solar cells are concluded to be applicable to space cells, especially in severe radiation environments Author(s) Yamaguchi, M. NTT Opto-electron. Lab., Ibaraki, Japan Hayashi, T. ; Ushirokawa, A. ; Takahashi, K. ; Takamoto, T. ; Okazaki, H. ; Ohmori, M. ; Ikegami, S. ; Arai, H.Keywords
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