Power Management and Distribution Concept for Microsatellites and Nanosatellites

Prater, A.; Simburger, Edward J.; Smith, Dennis; Carian, Peter J.; Matsumoto, James H.

doi:10.4271/1999-01-2442

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“…[1][2][3][4] The ring bus will allow the solar cells which are the subject of this flight experiment to provide power for the spacecraft and provide a detailed Current Voltage (IV) characteristic of the solar cells. By measuring the IV characteristic of the solar cells the environmental degradation can be as a function of time on orbit can be determined.…”

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confidence: 99%

Pico Satellite Solar Cell Testbed (PSSC Testbed)

Liu¹,

Halpine²,

Hinkley³

et al. 2006

2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conference

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Section: Figure 2 Electronics Payload Layout For Pssc Testbedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pico Satellite Solar Cell Testbed (PSSC Testbed)

Liu¹,

Halpine²,

Hinkley³

et al. 2006

2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conference

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“…The flex circuit is constructed of copper in a custom designed routing pattern, and then sandwiched in a Kapton® insulation layer. The flex circuit then serves as the primary power distribution system between the solar cells and the spacecraft 1,2,3 . Flex circuit material is the best candidate for the wiring harness because it allows for low force deployment of the solar cells by the inflatable hinges on the PowerSphere.…”

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