Title

Energy Conversion Systems Reference Handbook. Volume II. Solar - Thermal Energy Sources

Date

1960

Index Abstract

DTIC

Photo Quality

Undetermined

Report Number

WADD TR 60-699 Volume II

Creator

McClelland, D. H.

Stephens, C. W.

Corporate Author

Electro-Optical Systems, Inc.

Identifier

AD0256973

Access Rights

Unknown

Distribution Classification

1

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Report Availability

Not available via Contrails

Date Issued

1960-09

Abstract

Basic problems in the development of lightweight, high efficiency, solar concentrating mirrors for space power systems are discussed. Various concentrator and absorber configurations are compared both on the basis of idealized performance and in regard to performance degradation due to geometric errors. Concentrator structural design classifications are presented and are related to fabrication techniques, materials, and reflective surfacing methods. Orientation requirements and the effects of the space environment are considered. Tests are presented for determining collector performance and for evaluating mirror surface quality.

Distribution Conflict

No

Index In

U.S. Government Research Reports

Type

report

Subject

Handbooks

Power Supplies

Space Environments

Space Flight

Spacecraft

Solar Radiation

Absorption

Coatings

Collecting Methods

Configurations

Energy Conversion

Heat

Lenses

Materials

Mirrors

Optical Equipment

Optical Materials

Processing

Reflectors

Artificial Satellites

Storage

Thermochemistry