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Spacecraft Power Systems
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In this article, the authors present a power system design process and trade process for photovoltaic-battery systems in a near-Earth space environment, including solar array battery, electric propulsion, fuel cell, and flywheel.Abstract:
POWER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS Satellite Overview Near-Earth Space Environment Power System Options Photovoltaic-Battery System Environmental Effects Power System Requirements Design Process and Trades PV-BATTERY SYSTEM Solar Array Battery Power Electronics and Magnetics Distribution Harness and Protection Ancillary Components POWER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Energy Balance and Power Management Dynamic Performance and Stability Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge Reliability and Derating Integration and Testing SPECIAL POWER SYSTEMS Interplanetary and Deep-Space Missions Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Dynamic Systems with Alternator High-Power High-Voltage Systems Electric Propulsion Fuel Cell Power Flywheel Energy Storage Superconductors in Space Microwave Beam Power Satelliteread more
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