Arc Reduction Procedures for Solar Cells

	Glenn Research Center 1987 Phase II Arc Reduction Procedures for Solar Cells Physical Sciences, Inc. Andover, MA
INNOVATION Solar cell construction procedure that reduces frequency of arcing in high voltage solar cells	High Voltage Arcing Optional Powerpoint file
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Developed construction method for solar cells to reduce high voltage solar cell arcing Developed UHV test facility and methods for evaluating the mechanism of arcing in high voltage solar cells in Low Earth Orbit(LEO) Successfully tested reduced arc frequency solar cells during Shuttle mission	High Voltage Arcing Optional Powerpoint file
COMMERCIALIZATION Established testing service for alternate solar cell designs Sales of more than $100 K for testing service	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS NASA purchased test panels for $15K which were tested successfully on Space Shuttle light STS-62 Very useful to Space Station Applicable to any LEO power system
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