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Systems definition space-based power conversion systemsPotential space-located systems for the generation of electrical power for use on Earth are discussed and include: (1) systems producing electrical power from solar energy; (2) systems producing electrical power from nuclear reactors; and (3) systems for augmenting ground-based solar power plants by orbital sunlight reflectors. Systems (1) and (2) would utilize a microwave beam system to transmit their output to Earth. Configurations implementing these concepts were developed through an optimization process intended to yield the lowest cost for each. A complete program was developed for each concept, identifying required production rates, quantities of launches, required facilities, etc. Each program was costed in order to provide the electric power cost appropriate to each concept.
Document ID
19790015312
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
November 30, 1976
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-150268
D180-20309-2
Accession Number
79N23483
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-31628
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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