Accession Number:

ADA030532

Title:

COMSAT Nonreflective Solar Cell Evaluation.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Joslin,David E.

Report Date:

1976-08-16

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The new COMSAT Nonreflective Cell is reported to have a greater airmass-zero efficiency than the COMSAT Violet Cell. The results of an evaluation of spectral response and diode characteristics of the new solar cell are described in this report. Author

Descriptors:

• *SOLAR CELLS
• *COMMUNICATION SATELLITES
• *RADIATION HARDENING
• EFFICIENCY
• SILICON
• COLORS
• ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
• SHORT CIRCUITS
• ANTIREFLECTION COATINGS

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Optics
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE