Weapon System 107a-1. Mark 3 Advanced Re-Entry Vehicle Program. Solar Photon Energy Sources

摘要

Preliminary test results indicate that cells available in late 1959, together with batteries, will satisfy the known requirements for an earth satellite power supply in the time period 1959-1960. Modules in various series-parallel circuit combinations were tested in conjunction with different energy storage methods. Cells with a 9-percent efficiency were fabricated into systems having a capability of 9 to 10 watts per pound in an oriented system. The power-to-weight ratio is exclusive of energy storage. A matrix of cells was assembled on an aluminum honeycomb panel and a preliminary evaluation was made. Some of the cells were covered with optically coated glass slides and preliminary evaluation was made of the bonding and coating. Many of the tests were not completed because this program was reduced in scope early in 1960 as a result of funding limitations on the advanced re-entry vehicle programs. (Author)