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Research paper thumbnail of Rationality and irrationality in understanding human behaviour. An evaluation of the methodological consequences of conceptualising irrationality

Some of the most known and fertile models for understanding human behaviour are those which rest ... more Some of the most known and fertile models for understanding human behaviour are those which rest on the assumption of human rationality. These models have specific strategies for dealing with situations in which understanding human behaviour becomes difficult, i.e. cases of irrationality, and this, in turn, leads to particular methodological consequences. The aim of this article is to illustrate and systematize some of the typical theoretical approaches to the issues of rationality and irrationality and their methodological consequences, while warning, at the same time, against the risks of applying rationality models of a pronounced normative-evaluative nature. A number of important methodological consequences of applying the principle of charity to various degrees of strength are analysed and a taxonomic grid for the different ways of approaching rationality is presented.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation of photovoltaic (PV) power system performance of spacecraft in geostationary orbit using a prototype model

IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 2014

The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other ... more The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other subsystem requires power to operate. Photovoltaic (PV) array meets the total power requirements of the spacecraft in the geostationary orbit during its entire mission life. PV array consists of number of solar panel substrates on which solar cells are laid down in series and parallel for its power requirement generation. This paper presents the effects of varying temperature and irradiance on the solar energy generation based on the fundamental circuit equations of a solar PV cell model. Thus, an increase in irradiance at constant temperature, the voltage and current output also increase. Whereas, at constant irradiance, an increase in temperature decreases the power output from PV array. The model produces various curves for I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV array.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation of photovoltaic (PV) power system performance of spacecraft in geostationary orbit using a prototype model

The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other ... more The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other subsystem requires power to operate. Photovoltaic (PV) array meets the total power requirements of the spacecraft in the geostationary orbit during its entire mission life. PV array consists of number of solar panel substrates on which solar cells are laid down in series and parallel for its power requirement generation. This paper presents the effects of varying temperature and irradiance on the solar energy generation based on the fundamental circuit equations of a solar PV cell model. Thus, an increase in irradiance at constant temperature, the voltage and current output also increase. Whereas, at constant irradiance, an increase in temperature decreases the power output from PV array. The model produces various curves for I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV array.
Keywords: Spacecraft, Mission life, Photovoltaic array, Solar cell, Simulink

Research paper thumbnail of Rationality and irrationality in understanding human behaviour. An evaluation of the methodological consequences of conceptualising irrationality

Some of the most known and fertile models for understanding human behaviour are those which rest ... more Some of the most known and fertile models for understanding human behaviour are those which rest on the assumption of human rationality. These models have specific strategies for dealing with situations in which understanding human behaviour becomes difficult, i.e. cases of irrationality, and this, in turn, leads to particular methodological consequences. The aim of this article is to illustrate and systematize some of the typical theoretical approaches to the issues of rationality and irrationality and their methodological consequences, while warning, at the same time, against the risks of applying rationality models of a pronounced normative-evaluative nature. A number of important methodological consequences of applying the principle of charity to various degrees of strength are analysed and a taxonomic grid for the different ways of approaching rationality is presented.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation of photovoltaic (PV) power system performance of spacecraft in geostationary orbit using a prototype model

IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 2014

The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other ... more The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other subsystem requires power to operate. Photovoltaic (PV) array meets the total power requirements of the spacecraft in the geostationary orbit during its entire mission life. PV array consists of number of solar panel substrates on which solar cells are laid down in series and parallel for its power requirement generation. This paper presents the effects of varying temperature and irradiance on the solar energy generation based on the fundamental circuit equations of a solar PV cell model. Thus, an increase in irradiance at constant temperature, the voltage and current output also increase. Whereas, at constant irradiance, an increase in temperature decreases the power output from PV array. The model produces various curves for I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV array.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation of photovoltaic (PV) power system performance of spacecraft in geostationary orbit using a prototype model

The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other ... more The most important system on-board any spacecraft is its electrical power system, as every other subsystem requires power to operate. Photovoltaic (PV) array meets the total power requirements of the spacecraft in the geostationary orbit during its entire mission life. PV array consists of number of solar panel substrates on which solar cells are laid down in series and parallel for its power requirement generation. This paper presents the effects of varying temperature and irradiance on the solar energy generation based on the fundamental circuit equations of a solar PV cell model. Thus, an increase in irradiance at constant temperature, the voltage and current output also increase. Whereas, at constant irradiance, an increase in temperature decreases the power output from PV array. The model produces various curves for I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV array.
Keywords: Spacecraft, Mission life, Photovoltaic array, Solar cell, Simulink

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