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PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SUBSYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2002-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

A photovoltaic (PV) power generation subsystem was selected for the Space Station. A PV system has solar arrays for power generation and chemical energy storage (batteries) to store excess solar array energy during periods of sunlight and to provide power during periods of shade. Power for the station is provided by flexible, deployable solar array wings. Each 39-foot by 112-foot (11.9 m by 34.2 m) wing consists of two blanket assemblies covered with solar cells. Each pair of blankets is supported by an extendable mast.

OBS

photovoltaic power generation subsystem: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

Avec l'apparition des installations photovoltaïques exploitées à des fins commerciales, il devient indispensable de pouvoir suivre et enregistrer le comportement du système de production d'énergie photovoltaïque sur toute la période d'exploitation [...]

OBS

sous-système de production d'énergie photovoltaïque : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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