Design considerations for a Mars solar energy system

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May 1992

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British Interplanetary Society, Journal (ISSN 0007-094X), vol. 45, no. 5, May 1992, p. 183-194.

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Aerosols, Dust Storms, Mars Atmosphere, Mars Surface, Solar Energy Conversion, Solar Flux Density, Energy Technology, Pointing Control Systems, Solar Collectors, Solar Planetary Interactions, Technological Forecasting

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The supply, collection and demand for solar power needed for a ten person base on Mars are examined. A detailed discussion is presented for the estimation of the amount of usable solar energy than can reach the surface of Mars. The irradiance is determined for high, middle and low latitudes. In general it was found that the variation of dust in the Martian atmosphere affected the optimal choice for solar power collection mechanisms. Sun tracking systems worked best under clearer conditions and basic horizontal collectors performed best under cloud/hazy conditions.

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