Norman F. Prokop
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2
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5
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About
Norman F. Prokop is a researcher at NASA Glenn Research Center whose work spans space photovoltaic technology and robotic exploration. His key research areas include solar cell performance under space conditions and the development of robotic vehicles for extraterrestrial terrain. Prokop’s major contribution is the design and execution of the NASA Glenn solar cell experiment onboard the International Space Station, which provides critical air mass zero (AM0) measurements for evaluating new photovoltaic technologies intended for space applications. This work directly supports the advancement of power systems for satellites and deep-space missions. Additionally, Prokop contributed to the development of Cratos, a robotic vehicle engineered to traverse crater faces and scrape regolith on the lunar surface, addressing challenges of power-to-weight ratio and vertical mobility. While his citation counts are modest—3 citations for his solar cell experiment and 2 for the Cratos paper—these works represent foundational steps in applied space technology. Prokop’s achievements highlight his role in bridging experimental validation and robotic innovation, offering practical solutions for NASA’s exploration goals.
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- 2Cratos: The Evolution of a Robotic Vehicle2 citations · 2013