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Space-based solar power conversion and delivery systems study. volume 3: microwave power transmission studies
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 1977 |
| Description | The Microwave Fower Beam Ionosphere effects and critical interfaces between th Microwave Power Transmission System (MPTS) and the Satellite were studied as part of the NASA/MSFC continuing research on the feasibility of power transmission from geosynchronous orbit. Theoretical predications of ionospheric modifications produced by the direct interaction of the MPTS on the earth's upper atmosphere are used to determine their impact on the performance of the Microwave Power Beam and Pilot Beam System as well as on other RF systems effected by the ionosphere. A technology program to quantitatively define these interactions is developed. Critical interface areas between the MPTS and the satellite which could have a major impact on cost and performance of the power system are idenfified and analyzed. The areas selected include: use of either a 20 kV versus 40 kV Amplitron, thermal blockage effects of Amplitron heat radiation by the satellite structure, effect of dielectric carry-through structure on power beam, and effect of material sublimation on performance of the Amplitron in Geosynchronous Orbit. |
| File Size | 5089524 |
| Page Count | 197 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19790014448 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t0ps2kj3b |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1977-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Energy Production And Conversion Microwave Transmission Environment Effects Satellite Power Transmission Ionospheric Propagation Satellite Solar Energy Conversion Spacecraft Structures Geosynchronous Orbits Beams Radiation Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports ServerĀ (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |