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Satellite Power System (SPS)Potential organizational options for a solar power satellite system (SPS) were investigated. Selection and evaluation criteria were determined to include timeliness, reliability, and adequacy to contribute meaningfully to the U.S. supply; political feasibility (both national and international); and cost effectiveness (including environmental and other external costs). Based on these criteria, four organizational alternatives appeared to offer reasonable promise as potential options for SPS. A large number of key issues emerged as being factors which would influence the final selection process. Among these issues were a variety having to do with international law, international institutions, environmental controls, economics, operational flexibility, congressional policies, commercial-vs-governmental ownership, national dedication, and national and operational stategic issues.
Document ID
19800008224
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Edler, H. G. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1978
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-80943
TID-29094
Accession Number
80N16484
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: EG-77-C-02-4042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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