Mohammed Bekhti*

Algerian Space Agency, Centre for Satellites Development, Research Department in Space Instrumentation, Algeria

*Corresponding Author: Mohammed Bekhti, Algerian Space Agency, Centre for Satellites Development, Research Department in Space Instrumentation, Algeria.

Received: July 08, 2021; Published: August 06, 2021

Abstract

Photovoltaic solar arrays are the principal means of converting solar energy to electrical energy for satellites. However, array configurations depend on the spacecraft stabilization concept, orbit parameters and power requirements.

The preliminary design of a geostationary communication satellite solar array is introduced in this work. Several of the considerations in the design of solar arrays are discussed: radiation effects on solar cells, substrates, selection of array voltage, analysis of shadows and overall performance.

Based on the power requirements for end of life EOL, power margin requirements and performance requirements, the number of panels, strings architecture and solar cells used on the solar array will be investigated.

Keywords: Solar Cell Arrays; Bus Voltage; Radiation Degradation; Solar Cell Efficiency; Conceptual Design; Aluminium Honeycomb Substrate; Temperature; Interconnectors and Wiring

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Citation

Citation: Mohammed Bekhti. “A Conceptual Solar Array Design for a Geostationary: Mini-communications Satellite for Algeria". Acta Scientific Computer Sciences 3.9 (2021): 16-23.

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Copyright: © 2021 Mohammed Bekhti. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.