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Sun tracking system and method using solar array
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A sun tracking system and method for tracking the position of the sun is described in this paper, which includes an on-board computer for controlling each device, a solar array driving unit for rotating the solar array and transmitting an array angle to the onboard computer, an array tilt mechanism for adjusting a tilt of the solar arrays and for transmitting an tilt angle to an onboard computer.Abstract:
A sun tracking system and method for tracking the position of the sun. The sun tracking system includes an on-board computer for controlling each device; a solar array driving unit for rotating a solar array and for transmitting an array angle to the on-board computer; an array tilt mechanism for adjusting a tilt of the solar array and for transmitting an tilt angle to the on-board computer; the solar array connected to the solar array driving unit and to the array tilt mechanism, for supplying a current and a voltage to a peak power tracker; and the peak power tracker for supplying a power generated from the solar array to each part of a satellite and for supplying a peak power to the on-board computer.read more
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