Abstract
Variation of solar insulation (global, direct and diffuse) at the Viking lander's locations is described. The radiation data is based on measured optical depth of the Martian atmosphere derived from images taken of the sun, through the atmosphere, with a special diode on the Viking cameras and on computations based on multiple wavelength and multiple scattering of the solar radiation. The data are used to estimate photovoltaic system power, area and mass for a surface power system using regenerative fuel cells for storage and nighttime operation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 841-848 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference |
| Volume | 2 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference - IECEC-89. Part 1 (of 6): Aerospace Power Systems and Power Conditioning - Washington, DC, USA Duration: 6 Aug 1989 → 11 Aug 1989 |
