TABLE OF CONTENTS 



INTRODUCTION . . . page 3 



BACKGROUND ... 3 



Solar Cell Construction ... 3 

 Solar Cell Performance ... 6 

 Solar Cell Arrays ... 7 



SOLAR CELLS IN MARINE SERVICE ... 8 



Above-Water Applications ... 8 

 Submerged Applications ... 9 



Overview of Problem Areas ... 9 



Underwater Insolation ... 9 



Power Output of Submerged Solar Cells ... 1 1 



UTILIZATION OF SUBMERGED SOLAR CELLS ... 34 

 Power Output ... 34 

 Protection Against Marine Environment ... 36 



DESIGN CONCEPTS ... 37 



Markers for Underwater Hazards to Navigation ... 38 

 Underwater Sentinels ... 38 

 Roving Patrol ... 38 



CONCLUSION ... 39 



REFERENCES ... 40 



