Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate

Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Solar Power for Defense Applications 22 April 04 Dr. Michael F. Durstock Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate

Air Force Power System Requirements Air Force Research Laboratory The Air Force has an immense dependence for varied forms of power generation and storage. Small, Portable Power DEW IPU 10 0 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 Power (Watts) MEMS UAV SOV/SMV BA 5590 TENT CITY Objective: To develop the materials and processing capabilities necessary to enable high-performance, next-generation power systems that are lightweight, flexible, and low-cost. 2 Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937 -255 -9208, Michael. Durstock@wpafb. af. mil

Flexible Solar Power Niche AF Applications Air Force Research Laboratory Enhanced, Flexible Solar Cells – Significantly reduced cost over current solar cell design – – Enhanced efficiencies for more power. – Significantly reduced weight. Flexible, robust design permits portability. Payoff to the Warfighter – Enabling technology for nextgeneration satellite systems. – Reduce logistical burden for Airbase deployment. – Provides special operations personnel with a source of renewable power in theatre. – Enabling technology for high altitude airships. 3 Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937 -255 -9208, Michael. Durstock@wpafb. af. mil

Harvest Falcon Air Force Research Laboratory 4 Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937 -255 -9208, Michael. Durstock@wpafb. af. mil

Bare Base Electric Powerplant Air Force Research Laboratory Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait 5 Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937 -255 -9208, Michael. Durstock@wpafb. af. mil

Single Shelter Effort…. and beyond Air Force Research Laboratory q CIGS Flexible Module q Fastening Methods q Orientation & Prediction Model Verification q Power Integration q Energy Storage Alternatives 6 Dr. Michael F. Durstock, 937 -255 -9208, Michael. Durstock@wpafb. af. mil