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Solar Power for Defense Applications 22 April 04
Dr. Michael F. DurstockAir Force Research Laboratory,
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate
Air Force Research Laboratory
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937-255-9208, [email protected]
UAV
MEMS
BA5590
10 0 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7
Power (Watts)
IPU
DEW
TENT CITYSOV/SMV
Small, Portable Power
Air Force Power System Requirements
The Air Force has an immense dependence for varied forms of power generation and storage.
Objective: To develop the materials and processing capabilities necessary to enable high-performance, next-generation power systems
that are lightweight, flexible, and low-cost.
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937-255-9208, [email protected]
Flexible Solar PowerNiche AF Applications
Enhanced, Flexible Solar Cells
– Significantly reduced cost over current solar cell design
– Enhanced efficiencies for more power.
– Flexible, robust design permits portability.
– Significantly reduced weight.
Payoff to the Warfighter
– Enabling technology for next-generation satellite systems.
– Reduce logistical burden for Airbase deployment.
– Provides special operations personnel with a source of renewable power in the theatre.
– Enabling technology for high altitude airships.
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937-255-9208, [email protected]
Harvest Falcon
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937-255-9208, [email protected]
Bare Base Electric Powerplant
Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937-255-9208, [email protected]
CIGS Flexible Module
Power Integration Energy Storage
Alternatives
Fastening Methods Orientation & Prediction
Model Verification
Single Shelter Effort….and beyond