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US 2022/0037541 A1Published application
Flexible solar array for extraterrestrial deployment
AssigneeNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
InventorsMark A. Kruer, Jud J. Yamane
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Abstract
A flexible solar array for extraterrestrial deployment and a method of manufacturing such a flexible solar array are disclosed. A power generating layer, a durable layer, and an ultraviolet radiation blocking layer are disposed such that durable layer is between the power generating layer and the ultraviolet radiation blocking layer.
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A flexible solar array for extraterrestrial deployment, comprising:
- a power generating layer;
- a durable layer;
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- an ultraviolet radiation blocking layer, wherein the ultraviolet radiation blocking layer is electrically conductive and coupled to electrical ground;
- wherein the durable layer is disposed between the power generating layer and the ultraviolet radiation blocking layer and the ultraviolet radiation blocking layer is coupled to electrical ground.
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A method of manufacturing a flexible solar array for extraterrestrial deployment, comprising:
- providing a power generating layer that comprises a base layer and a plurality of solar cells disposed on the base layer;
- disposing a durable layer on top of the power generating layer such that the plurality of solar cells is disposed between the base layer and the durable layer;
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- disposing an ultraviolet radiation blocking layer on top of the durable layer such that the durable layer is between the power generating layer and the ultraviolet radiation blocking layer, wherein the ultraviolet radiation block layer is electrically conductive and coupled to electrical ground.
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