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, <gw1...@aol.com> 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 AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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 > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
