Power systems

Generating, storing and distributing power, from array sizing to end-of-life margin.

Scope

• Solar array sizing, cell technology and degradation
• Batteries: chemistry, depth of discharge, eclipse cycling
• Radioisotope thermoelectric generators
• Power distribution, regulation and bus architecture
• End-of-life power budget and margin

Notes

Nothing written here yet. Working notes go in Research and Learning Lab; anything that becomes durable is promoted onto this page.

References

To be added as the topic is worked through.