Solar power satellite rectenna design study: Directional receiving elements and parallel-series combining analysis
Abstract
Rectenna conversion efficiencies (RF to dc) approximating 85 percent were demonstrated on a small scale, clearly indicating the feasibility and potential of efficiency of microwave power to dc. The overall cost estimates of the solar power satellite indicate that the baseline rectenna subsystem will be between 25 to 40 percent of the system cost. The directional receiving elements and element extensions were studied, along with power combining evaluation and evaluation extensions.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- December 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978rpi..rept.....G
- Keywords:
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- Directional Antennas;
- Satellite Design;
- Solar Generators;
- Antenna Design;
- Direct Current;
- Energy Conversion;
- Receivers;
- Systems Analysis;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles