A coplanar satellite conceptual approach was defined. This effort included several trade studies related to satellite design and also construction approaches for this satellite. A transportation system, consistent with this concept, was also studied, including an electric orbit transfer vehicle and a parallel-burn heavy lift launch vehicle. Work on a solid state microwave concept continued and several alternative approaches were evaluated. Computer determination of an optimized transistor and circuit design was also continued. Experiment/verification planning resulted in the development of a total solar array and microwave technology development plan, as well as definition of near-term research to evaluate key technology issues.
Satellite Power Systems (SPS) Concept Definition Study (Exhibit C)
1978
446 pages
Report
No indication
English
Solar Energy , Electric Power Production , Satellite solar power stations , Space transportation system , Construction , Satellite design , Experimental design , Launch vehicles , Microwave transmission , Project planning , Solar arrays , Technology assessment , Transfer orbits , Microwave power transmission