Hi All,
Indeed, Delfi-C3 has quite high temperature extremes on the Cells. This data can also be viewed in the IV-curve display of RASCAL (it displays current temperature of the cell) The temperature is measured with thermistor strips.
However, we use space-grade cells which can handle the temperature.
73s
Wouter PA3WEG Delfi-C3 team
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Hi folks, Delfi - C3 uses partial deployed solar panels and whilst having other on board problems is still sending data which I monitor on a regular basis. Remember also that it does not use batteries and is therefore only functional when in sunlight. Temperatures must be quite high on such a small area - Just a thought. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb