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Observations of Light bridge jets using the New Solar Telescope

  • Lim, Eun-Kyung
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.83.2-83.2
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    • 2017
  • We report observations of light bridge (LB) jets taken with the New Solar Telescope. Jets as dark, fine threads occurred lined along both edges of a LB of a sunspot, which is a bright and elongated structure that divides a sunspot's umbra into two or more parts. This LB jets are observed for about three hours with $H{\alpha}$ filtergraph at ${\pm}0.4{\AA}$, ${\pm}0.8{\AA}$ from the line center, TiO filtergraph, and near infra-red imaging spectropolarimeter (NIRIS). High resolution $H{\alpha}$ data revealed that subsequent ejection of LB jets were associated with subsequent brightening along the edge of the LB. Also, this subsequent brightening was spatially correlated with both photospheric flow and magnetic field change detected from the TiO and NIRIS data, respectively. Preliminary results of LB jet observation and discussions on its formation mechanism will be presented.

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DEVELOPMENT OF PYRAMIDAL TYPE 2-AXES ANALOG SUN SENSOR (피라미드형 2축 아날로그 태양센서의 개발)

  • 이성호;이현우;남명룡;박동조
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.267-276
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    • 2000
  • PSS(Pyramidal type 2-axes Analog Sun Sensor) which will be used for KAISTSAT-4 is designed to be small, light, low in power consumptions, and adequate for small satellite attitude sensor. The PSS for the KAISTSAT-4 consists of the pyramidal structure, solar cells and amplifier. The pyramidal structure is suitable for the 2-axes sensing, Solar cells are made up of a rectangular shape of crystal silicon. The PSS measures the angle of incident light and initial satellite attitude measurement, and provides an alarm for the sunlight-sensitive payloads. This paper explains the PSS structure and the characteristic test result about the PSS with $\pm$$50^{\circ}$in FOV, less than $\pm$$3^{\circ}$in accuracy.

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Flower like Buffer Layer to Improve Efficiency of Submicron-Thick CuIn1-xGaxSe2 Solar Cells

  • Park, Nae-Man;Cho, Dae-Hyung;Lee, Kyu-Seok
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.37 no.6
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    • pp.1129-1134
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    • 2015
  • In this article, a study of a flower like nanostructured CdS buffer layer for improving the performance of a submicron-thick $CuIn_{1-x}Ga_xSe_2$ (CIGS) solar cell (SC) is presented. Both its synthesis and properties are discussed in detail. The surface reflectance of the device is dramatically decreased. SCs with flower like nanostructured CdS buffer layers enhance short-circuit current density, fill factor, and open-circuit voltage. These enhancements contribute to an increase in power conversion efficiency of about 55% on average compared to SCs that don't have a flower like nanostructured CdS buffer layer, despite them both having the same CIGS light absorbing layer.

A Test of the Aviation Obstacle Light and Structural Improvement (태양전지식 항공장애등 성능특성시험 및 구조개선)

  • Byun, Gang;Min, Byeong-Wook;Kim, Sae-Hyun;Lee, Dong-Il;Shin, Gu-Yong;Lee, Sung-Doo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2003.07a
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    • pp.442-444
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    • 2003
  • For the safety of aircraft, aviation obstacle lights must be attached to the transmission towers in accordance with the governing law. Aviation obstacle lights which consist of solar cells, batteries. xenon lamps and a regulator substituted for aviation obstacle lights using AC power. A xenon lamp has advantage such as high brightness but also has disadvantage like large power consumption which cause lighting system to have many solar cells and batteries. This paper introduces an application of a aviation obstacle light using LED lamp through the economic analysis between LED lamp and xenon lamp.

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페로브스카이트 태양전지용 홀 전도체 개발과 비납계 페로브스카이트 연구 동향

  • Song, Myeong-Gwan
    • Ceramist
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.98-111
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    • 2018
  • The lead-based perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) material has a high molar coefficient, high crystallinity at low temperature, and long range of balanced electron-hole transport length. In addition, PCE of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been dramatically improved by over 22% by amending the electronic quality of perovskite and by using state-of-the-art hole transporting materials (HTMs) such as tetrakis(N,N-di-p-methoxyphenylamine)-9,9'-spirobifluorene (spiro-OMeTAD) due to enhanced charge transport toward the electrode via properly aligned energy levels with respect to the perovskite. Replacing the spiro-OMeTAD with new HTMs with the desired properties of appropriate energy levels, high hole mobility in its pristine form, low cost, and easy processable materials is necessary for attaining highly efficient and stable PSCs, which are anticipated to be truly compatible for practical application. Furthermore, Recently Pb-free perovskite materials much attention as an alternative light-harvesting active layer material instead of lead based perovskite in photovoltaic cells. In this work, we demonstrate a Pb-free perovskite material for the light harvesting and emitter as optoelectronic devices.

Analysis of Maximum Generating Power Drop of PV Module Under the Continuous Artificial Light Irradiation Test Condition (연속 광조사 조건에서의 태양전지모듈의 연간 최대출력 저하율 변화 예측 분석)

  • Kim, Kyungsoo;Yun, Jaeho
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.69-73
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    • 2018
  • PV system is consisted with PV module, inverter and BOS(balance of system). To have robustic operation more than 20 years, the expected and guaranteed durability and reliability of products should be met. Almost components of PV system are qualified through IEC standards at test laboratory. But the qualification certificate of product does not ensure long-term nondefective operation. PV module's expected life time is nowadays more than 20 years and annual maximum power degradation ratio would be less than -1%. But the power degradation ratio is basically based on real data more than several years' record. Developing test method for ensuring annual maximum power degradation ratio is very need because there are many new products every month with new materials. In this paper, we have suggested new test method under continuous artificial light irradiation test condition for analyze expected maximum power drop ratio.

Investigation of the Ni/Cu metallization for high-efficiency, low cost crystlline silicon solar cells (고효율, 저가화 실리콘태양전지를 위한 Ni/Cu/Ag 금속전극의 특성 연구)

  • Lee, Ji-Hun;Cho, Kyeng-Yeon;Lee, Soo-Hong
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.04a
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    • pp.235-240
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    • 2009
  • Crystlline silicon solar cells markets are increasing at rapid pace. now, crystlline silicon solar cells markets screen-printing solar cell is occupying. screen-printing solar cells manufacturing process are very quick, there is a strong point which is a low cost. but silicon and metal contact, uses Ag & Al pates. because of, high contact resistance, high series resistance and sintering inside process the electric conductivity decreases with 1/3. and In pastes ingredients uses Ag where $80{\sim}90%$ is metal of high cost. because of low cost solar cells descriptions is difficult. therefore BCSC(Buried Contact Solar Cell) is developed. and uses light-induced plating, ln-line galvanization developed equipments. Ni/Cu matel contact solar cells researches. in Germany Fraunhofer ISE. In order to manufacture high-efficiency solar cells, metal selections are important. metal materials get in metal resistance does small, to be electric conductivity does highly. efficiency must raise an increase with rise of the curve factor where the contact resistance of the silicon substrate and is caused by few with decrement of series resistance. Ni metal materials the price is cheap, Ti comes similar resistance. Cu and Ag has the electric conductivity which is similar. and Cu price is cheap. In this paper, Ni/Cu/Ag metal contact cell with screen printing manufactured, silicon metal contact comparison and analysis.

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A Study on a Two-Axis Solar Tracking System Based on Fuzzy Logic Control (퍼지 논리 제어를 기반으로 한 2축 태양광 추적시스템에 관한 연구)

  • Ahn, Byeongwon;Lee, Hui-Bae;Bae, Cherl-O
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.531-537
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    • 2015
  • In order to maximize power output from the solar panels, one needs to keep the panels aligned with the sun. So solar tracker having high reliability must be designed. This paper cares about the design and evaluation of a two-axis solar tracker system based on fuzzy logic control with LabVIEW. The research focus on planning mechanical parts, making an intelligent controller which controls and monitors all parameters via user interface implemented of a fuzzy decision support system for control of photovoltaic panel movement. We also develop a real solar tracker system and analyze the influence indexes such as environment, weather, season, and light condition. The solar tracker is tested in real condition and all parameters related to the system operation are recorded and analyzed. The developed solar tracking system got a much higher efficiency about 38 % compare to fixed solar panel although the weather condition is affected a lot to the solar panel. So we confirmed the our auto tracking system is more effective and can allow more energy to be produced.

Multi-Junction Space Solar Cell Health Checking Method using Electroluminescence Phenomena (전계발광현상을 이용한 우주용 다접합 태양전지의 건전성 평가기법)

  • Park, Je-Hong;Chang, Young-Keun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.37 no.10
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    • pp.1017-1026
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    • 2009
  • The solar cell system operates by facing the sun-light. Minor cracks, static discharge, and thermal shock that can happen during production/testing phase can lead to degradation in performance during operation, since solar cells are exposed to extreme thermal/mechanical environment in space. In order to detect small cracks and internal damages in the solar cells due to thermal shocks, which are the core units of a solar cell system, expensive equipment, complicated test process, and much time are required. Therefore, a qualitative method for easily and quickly testing the 'health' of solar cell functionality is required. This dissertation describes a theoretical and technical grounds for quickly and easily evaluating the health of solar cells using electroluminescence effect of Gallium-Arsenide solar cells that are most widely used by spacecrafts in recent years. Also described in the dissertation is the technical issues and constraining factors for applying the proposed method to actual space-rated solar cell systems.

Evaluation of Heat Transfer Characteristics of PV Module with Different Backsheet (백시트 종류에 따른 태양전지 모듈의 방열 특성 평가)

  • Bae, Soohyun;Oh, Wonwook;Kang, Yoonmook;Lee, Hae-Seok;Kim, Donghwan
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.39-42
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    • 2018
  • When the PV module is illuminated in a high temperature region, solar cells are also exposed to the high temperature external environment. The operating temperature of the solar cell inside the module is increased, which causes the power drops. Various efforts have been made to reduce the operating temperature and compensate the power of solar cells according to the outdoor temperature such as installing of a cooling system. Researches have been also reported to lower the operating temperature of solar cells by improving the heat dissipation properties of the backsheet. In this study, we conducted a test to measure the internal temperature of each module components and the external temperature when the light was irradiated according to the surrounding temperature. Backsheets with different thermal conductivities were compared in the test. Finally, in order to explain the temperature difference between the solar cell and the outside of the module, we proposed an evaluation method of the heat transfer characteristics of photovoltaic modules with different backsheet.