Abstract
The concentrating photovoltaic system (CPV) is a concept that offers the potential of providing kilowatts of electrical power at a substantial reduction in power-system cost while providing other benefits such as enhanced survivability to the natural and artificial space environments. A critical factor that will determine the effectiveness and practicality of the concentrating photovoltaic system is the ability to shield against various kinds of radiation and to reject thermal loads imposed by this radiation with a minimum increase in shielding weight and complexity. The cost and weight of accomplishing this must be factored into the total system cost and weight calculations. The Cassegrainian dish concentrator is discussed as a viable candidate for providing kilowatts of electrical power for future Air Force satellites.
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