Study of Solar-Energy Use in Marine Navigation Aids.

摘要

The report describes qualitatively three types of solar converters;thermocouple, photogalvanic cell and barrier layer photovoltaic cells. The performance characteristics of the photovoltaic converter when used to convert solar radiation directly to electrical energy,the theory of p-n junction,and different types of solar cells are described in detail. Empirical and analytical relationships are derived which present expected efficiencies of conversion as a function of temperature,solar insolance,and other factors. A discussion is also included describing the state-of-the-art and practical and theoretical limitations of a solar battery system. (Modified author abstract)