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THE SOLAR PROBE PLUS SOLAR ARRAY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN
Author | Gaddy, Edward; Decker, Rob; Lockwood, Mary; Roufberg, Lew; Knutzen, Gayle; Marsh, Danielle; |
Keywords | Parker Data Used |
Abstract | The Solar Probe Plus (SPP) spacecraft will orbit as closely as 9.5 solar radii from the sun; so close that its thermal protection shield (TPS) will reach a peak temperature of 1,400C. To work in this environment, the solar array will use pressurized water cooling and operate in the penumbra formed by the TPS at a 68 degrees angle of incidence. Even with these mitigations, the array will be subject to extremely high intensity and temperature. This paper will summarize the array s environment, present a preliminary design, outline development plans and describe phase A test plans. |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
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Number of Pages | 717-722 |
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ISBN | 978-1-4244-5891-2 |
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DOI | 10.1109/PVSC.2010.5617077 |