Solar power satellite - State-of-the-art and prospects of creation
Abstract
Recent advances in the development of space power conversion systems and electric motors are reviewed with reference to the problem of designing a solar power satellite (SPS). The power demands of space vehicles are defined, and the main principles of SPS design are formulated. An AUOS type vehicle from the Cosmos series is then examined as a basic SPS model. The precise orientation of this vehicle towards the sun makes it possible to use solar power plants with concentrators.
- Publication:
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Graz International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993graz.iafcV....P
- Keywords:
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- Electric Rocket Engines;
- Satellite Design;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Solar Power Satellites;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Solar Cells;
- Spacecraft Modules;
- Spacecraft Propulsion and Power