The ADM Aeolus Solar Array

The use of fully European triple junction (TJ) GaAs solar cell is an added value for the power generation system. Further more high efficiency TJ solar cells represent the best solution in terms of "delivered power/ mass ratio". The qualification campaigns, performed by RWE at solar cell level and by Galileo Avionica at assembly and sub-assembly level, show that all the components, material and processes used on the PVA are reliable for the ADM Aeolus mission. In the whole solar generator system design has demonstrated, during the analyses and tests phases, the ability to meet (and, in some cases, to exceed) the stringent mission requirements as long duration lifetime (high temperature long duration test on integral diode) and power demand