Energy Conversion Systems Reference Handbook Volume V - Direct Solar Conversion

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Title
Energy Conversion Systems Reference Handbook Volume V - Direct Solar Conversion
Date
1960
Index Abstract
Contrails and DTIC
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
WADD TR 60-699 Volume V
Creator
Evans, W.
Menetrey, W. R.
Corporate Author
Electro-Optical Systems, Inc.
Laboratory
Flight Accessories Laboratory
Extent
212
Identifier
AD0257788
AD0257788
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(616)-6791
DoD Project
4769
DoD Task
61048
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Date Modified
Scanned by request submitted 3/13/2020 by a private citizen (Private Citizen)
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1960-09
Abstract
The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insoign, *Photoelectric cells, Plasma physics, Electro magnetic waves, Theory, Materials, Cratering, Configuration, Production. Open-ended Terms: Energy conversion. The performance characteristics are described of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to dc electrical energy. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature, solar insolance, and other factors. The effects of environmental degradation due to meteoroids and the Van Allen belts are discussed. The present and anticipated state-of-the-art of fabrication techniques is presented, along with the advantages of using concentrating mechanisms for increasing the solar illumination level. A discussion is also included describing the state of the art and practical and theoretical limitations of the photo-emissive generator. It does not appear at present that the photo-emissive generator offers competition to the photovoltaic cell.
Corporate Report Number
EOS REPORT 390-FINAL
AD Number
AD257788
Distribution Conflict
No
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Wright Air Development Division, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
WADDTR60-699volume05.pdf