High voltage solar array experiments

The interaction between the components of a high voltage solar array and a simulated space plasma is studied to obtain data for the design of a high voltage solar array capable of 15kW at 2 to 16kV. Testing was conducted in a vacuum chamber 1.5-m long by 1.5-m diameter having a plasma source which simulated the plasma conditions existing in earth orbit between 400 nautical miles and synchronous altitude. Test samples included solar array segments pinholes in insulation covering high voltage electrodes, and plain dielectric samples. Quantitative data are presented in the areas of plasma power losses, plasma and high voltage induced damage, and dielectric properties. Limitations of the investigation are described

Simulated space environmental tests on cadmium sulfide solar cells Final report

Simulated space environmental tests on thin film cadmium sulfide solar cell

Internet as a strategic tool for small companies

Background: Internet is a new phenomenon; small companies have only used Internet a couple of years. Internet created a lot of new possibilities for the companies. Internet is a new marketing and communication channel for the company. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine how small companies can use Internet as a strategic tool. Another purpose of this thesis is to generate a better understanding of the application of Internet in small companies. Delimitations: This thesis is limited to small manufactoring business to business companies. Methodology: This thesis is based on interviews from five different companies. The purpose of the interviews was to collect information about how the companies use Internet today, but also to ask them what fields of application they see for the Internet in the future. Result: Smallcompanies can use Internet as a strategic tool in many ways. Our study also shows that business to consumer theories can be used to explain phenomenon in the company and in its environment