A system of orbiting reflectors termed 'SOLARES' is proposed as a means of reducing the diurnal variation and increasing the average intensity of sunlight for terrestrial solar power systems. The paper discusses orbital considerations for the placement of the reflectors, insolation profiles, ground conversion options, costs, and environmental and social effects.
Orbiting mirrors for terrestrial energy supply
Radiation energy conversion in space; Conference ; 1978 ; Moffett Field, CA
1978-01-01
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Orbiting Mirrors for Terrestrial Energy Supply
AIAA | 1978
|Enhanced solar energy options using earth-orbiting mirrors
Tema Archive | 1978
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