SOLAR ENERGY MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

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Abstract:

This report describes a broad investigation whicb has been made of the subject of solar cell measurements. A portable tester has been designed and built which will enable an operator to determine the output of a solar cell power supply in space by analyzing output under conditions existing at either laboratory or field test sites. painstaking experimentation and analysis of many alternatives has resulted in recommended optimum instrumentation and procedures for measuring solar cells and for performing the calibrations required. Calibrated primary standard solar cells have been provided in terms of their absolute spectral response. Data has been accumulated on the operational parameters of many solar cells using optimized measurement procedures.

Author(s):
Ross, Bernd ; Bickler, D. B.
Author Organization(s):
HOFFMAN ELECTRONICS CORP EL MONTE CA
Annotation:
portable test unit to determine the output of a solar cell power supply in space by analyzing output under laboratory or field conditions.
Pagination:
0170

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ASD-TDR-62-882
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(616)-7946
Task Number(s):
81730112
Project Number(s):
8173
Monitor Series:
TDR-62-882, ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
5G; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TEST EQUIPMENT, *SOLAR CELLS, *POWER SUPPLIES, *SOLAR RADIATION, MEASUREMENT, STABILITY, INSTRUMENTATION, SUN, PYRHELIOMETERS, SPECTRUM ANALYZERS, CALIBRATION, SILICON, MANUFACTURING, LIGHT, TEST METHODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric Power Production and Distribution
Keyword(s):
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Report Date:
1963 Jan 01