CAVU Solar Panels

Name: CAVU Solar Panels
Brand: CAVU AEROSPACE

Vendor profile

Overview

CAVU Solar Panels are engineered to provide dependable, high-efficiency power for spacecraft operating in the most challenging space environments. Each panel incorporates triple-junction GaAs solar cells with efficiency options of 30% or 32%, optimizing power output and minimizing the panel's footprint. Built with CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) skins and aluminum honeycomb cores, CAVU panels are lightweight yet highly durable, tailored for the unique demands of both LEO and GEO missions.

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Overview

Name: CAVU Solar Panels
Vendor: CAVU AEROSPACE
Subsystem: Power Subsystem
Component Type: Solar Panel
Form Factor: All
Heritage: Yes

Details

Array Configuration: 1 to 3 Wings
Cell Efficiency: 30% and 32%
Mass Ratio Power: 149 W/kg
Maximum Power Output: 960 W
Max Operating Temperature: +110 C
Mechanical Strength: 15 grms
Min Operating Temperature: -90 C
Solar Cell Types: 30% & 32% Triple-Junction GaAs Cells
Surface Density: 3.4 kg/m²
TRL: 9

Vendor Details

Name: CAVU AEROSPACE
Website: https://CavuAerospace.uk/
Founded: 2017
Summary: CAVU is a pioneering company started 2017 in Space & Aviation, based in Scotland, Stirling University Innovation park. We are manufacturer of satellite components, Ground Stations, Communication systems, Satellite Cameras, Power Management (EPS) systems, Payload & Data Acquisition devices, and Onboard Computers (OBC). We also offer Satellite Mission Design Services. Our customized products and services cater to space mission design, CubSats, Nano and Pico satellites, and telemetry and condition monitoring solutions. As a leading certified MRO, we are supplier of aircraft parts and services, concentrated on Avionics.