Future space missions, such as those associated with the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI), will require large amounts of power for operation of bases, rovers, and orbit transfer vehicles. One method for supplying this power is to beam power from a spaced based or Earth based laser power station to a receiver where laser photons can be converted to electricity. Previous research has described such laser power stations orbiting the Moon and beaming power to a receiver on the surface of the Moon by using arrays of diode lasers. Photovoltaic converters that can be efficiently used with these diode lasers are described.
Potential Converter for Laser-Power Beaming
1991
5 pages
Report
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English
Miscellaneous Energy Conversion & Storage , Electric Power Transmission , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Electric power supplies , Laser power beaming , Photovoltaic cells , Photovoltaic conversion , Semiconductor diodes , Semiconductor lasers , Lunar based equipment , Lunar bases , Lunar roving vehicles , Orbit transfer vehicles , Space exploration
Potential converter for laser-power beaming
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