Historical data on commercial spacecraft power systems are presented and their power requirements to the growth of satellite communications channel usage are related. Some approaches for estimating future power requirements of this class of spacecraft through the year 2000 are proposed. The key technology drivers in satellite power systems are addressed. Several technological trends in such systems are described, focusing on the most useful areas for research and development of major subsystems, including solar arrays, energy storage, and power electronics equipment.


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    Title :

    Power requirements for commercial communications spacecraft


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    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English





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