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<p>The inefficiency of solar cells due to high operating temperatures presents a growing issue for the  spacecraft industry. Currently, the problem is solved by accepting the manufactured designs and  compensating for losses with larger solar arrays. Building upon prior thesis work at the Naval  Postgraduate School, this thesis utilizes Silvaco's ATLAS software as a tool to simulate the performance of  a typical InGaP/GaAs/Ge multi-junction solar cell at various temperatures. Additional optimization is  performed on the base thickness layers to represent that enhancement for the proper operating  environment can be achieved. Results are shown for a multi-junction cell operating under Air Mass 0 at  300K, 325K, 350K, and 375K.
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<br>Subjects: Electrical engineering; Industries; Computer programs; Solar cells; Space vehicles</div>
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Sanders, Michael H.</div>
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