System definition studies resulted in a further definition of the reference system using gallium arsenide solar arrays, analysis of alternative subsystem options for the reference concept, preliminary solid state microwave concept studies, and an environmental analysis of laser transmission systems. The special emphasis studies concentrated on satellite construction, satellite construction base definition, satellite construction base construction, and rectenna construction. Major emphasis in the transportation studies was put on definition of a two stage parallel burn, vertical takeoff/horizontal landing concept. The electric orbit transfer vehicle was defined in greater detail. Program definition included cost analyses and schedule definition.


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    Title :

    Satellite Power Systems (Sps) Concept Definition Study. Volume 1: Executive Summary


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    67 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English