Solar Cells, 2nd Edition

Chapter IIA-2

Calibration, Testing, and Monitoring of Space Solar Cells

Emilio Fernandez Lisbona

ESA-Estec, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

Chapter Outline

1. Introduction

2. Calibration of Solar Cells

2.1. Extraterrestrial Methods

2.1.1. High-Altitude Balloon

2.1.2. High-Altitude Aircraft

2.1.3. Space Methods

2.2. Synthetic Methods

2.2.1. Global Sunlight

2.2.2. Direct Sunlight

2.2.3. Solar Simulator

2.2.4. Differential Spectral Response

2.3. Secondary Working Standards

3. Testing of Space Solar Cells and Arrays

3.1. Electrical Tests

3.1.1. Electrical Performance

3.1.2. Relative Spectral Response

3.1.3. Reverse Characterisation

3.1.4. Capacitance Characterisation

3.2. Environmental Tests

3.2.1. Radiation Testing

3.2.2. Ultraviolet Radiation

3.2.3. Atomic ...