Test results of radiation resistant coatings integrated with flexible substrate materials and active solar cells

Abstract

Radiation resistant UV reflector and wide-band anti-reflection (UVR/AR) and proprietary transparent conductive oxide (TCO) coatings have been developed under AFRL-sponsored SBIR programs for use with flexible coverglass materials such as Psuedo-Morphic Glass (PMG) and other silicone-based covers. Coatings deposited on flexible substrate materials were subjected to mechanical and space-environment durability tests. Coated flexible substrates were then integrated (CIC'd) with active IMM and other cell types. Space environment tests on these CIC'd samples are in work and consist of proton radiation, Solar UV, and thermal cycling. Mechanical durability of components and integrated cell test results are presented.