Solar power satellite: System definition study. Part 1, volume 1: Executive summary
Abstract
A study of the solar power satellite system, which represents a means of tapping baseload electric utility power from the sun on a large scale, was summarized. Study objectives, approach, and planning are presented along with an energy conversion evaluation. Basic requirements were considered in regard to space transportation, construction, and maintainability.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- June 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977spss....1Q.....
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Energy Technology;
- Solar Energy;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Systems Analysis;
- Systems Engineering;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles