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PSF provides a full spectrum of AC and DC programmable electrical loads for constant power, current, voltage, and resistance modes of operation.


C2007-1682: Ares I-X Pathfinder (PF1) Segment delivered to the PSF High Bay C-1998-114: Technicians in front of the Solar Array Electrical Simulator (SAES) electronics cabinet
Facility Capabilities
Operational Features
  • 30kW of solar array power at 160V max
  • Over 1/2MW of DC power
  • Full spectrum of electrical loads
  • Integrated component vacuum testing capability
  • End-to-end large scale power system testing capability
  • 60 ft high bay test area (9000 sq ft) with controlled environment, clean room conditions
  • Flywheel system and subsystem test facilities
  • Electrical actuator testbed
  • Fuel cell testbed
  • Power electronics lab
  • Electrical power system testbed
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Power Systems Facility
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Last Updated: January 2, 2008