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A satellite solar array performance optimizing system that isolates a subsection of a solar array to provide power during transfer orbit operation, then connects the subsection in series with an adjacent section to maintain maximum power output at the satellite operating bus voltage. The isolated su

A satellite solar array performance optimizing system that isolates a subsection of a solar array to provide power during transfer orbit operation, then connects the subsection in series with an adjacent section to maintain maximum power output at the satellite operating bus voltage. The isolated subsection is provided on an outer panel populated with solar cells in series calculated according to the parameters of the satellite mission to provide maximum power output matching the operating bus voltage. The outer panel subsection of solar cells is connected directly to the operation bus by a passive diode or a mechanical switch such as a latching relay. An adjacent or intermediate panel has a section of solar cells that are connected in series with the subsection of the outer panel and connected through a blocking diode to the operating bus. The intermediate panel is populated with solar cells calculated to complement the solar cells subsection on the outer panel so that they maintain the power requirements of the operating bus when the satellite reaches its final orbit and the solar panels are deployed. The outer panel, intermediate panel and inner panel are populated with solar cells calculated to maintain the power throughout the life of the satellite.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A satellite solar array performance optimizing system comprising:an outer solar panel populated with a subsection of solar cells in series calculated to provide maximum power output that matches a voltage on an operating bus of a satellite during transfer orbit operatio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A satellite solar array performance optimizing system comprising:an outer solar panel populated with a subsection of solar cells in series calculated to provide maximum power output that matches a voltage on an operating bus of a satellite during transfer orbit operation;an intermediate solar panel having a section of solar cells in series with said subsection of solar cells in series on said outer panel, said section of solar cells in series on said intermediate solar panel calculated to complement the output of said outer solar panel subsection of solar cells in series to provide maximum power output matching said operating bus voltage when said solar panels are deployed;switching means connecting said outer panel subsection of solar cells directly to said bus when said solar panels are stowed and automatically connecting said outer panel subsection of solar cells and said intermediate panel section of solar cells in series to said bus when said solar panels are deployed;an inner solar panel having a section of solar cells connected in series and calculated to provide maximum power output in conjunction with said outer solar panel subsection of solar cells in series and said intermediate solar panel section of solar cells in series when deployed that provides maximum power output matching said satellite operating bus voltage throughout an operating life of said satellite.