Study of effects of space power satellites on life support functions of the earth's magnetosphere
Abstract
The effects of the Satellite Solar Power System (SSPS) on the life support functions of the earth's magnetosphere were investigated. Topics considered include: (1) thruster effluent effects on the magnetosphere; (2) biological consequences of SSPS reflected light; (3) impact on earth bound astronomy; (4) catastrophic failure and debris; (5) satellite induced processes; and (6) microwave power transmission. Several impacts are identified and recommendations for further studies are provided.
- Publication:
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Final Report Maya Development Corp
- Pub Date:
- May 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977maya.rept.....D
- Keywords:
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- Biological Effects;
- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Environment Effects;
- Satellite Solar Power Stations;
- Effluents;
- Light (Visible Radiation);
- Microwave Transmission;
- Reflection;
- Space Debris;
- Geophysics