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ENSEMBLE PVAA [1 record]

Record 1 2001-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The P6 integrated truss structure is made up of three elements: the Photovoltaic Array Assembly, the Integrated Equipment Assembly, and the Long Spacer. The Photovoltaic Array Assembly is responsible for generation, regulation, storage and distribution of electrical power, and is made up of the solar arrays, masts, gimbals and associated controls.

CONT

The P6 has two identical PVAAs (Photovoltaic Array Assembly) which themselves consist of two major elements: The Solar Array Assembly (SAA) and the Beta Gimbal Assembly (BGA).

OBS

photovoltaic array assembly; PVAA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le générateur photovoltaïque se compose d'un champ de modules et d'un ensemble de composants qui adapte l'électricité produite par les modules aux spécifications des récepteurs.

OBS

générateur photovoltaïque; PVAA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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