Optimization technique for improved microwave transmission from multi-solar power satellites

Conference · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5379069

Arndt, G D; Kerwin, E M

An optimization technique for generating antenna illumination tapers allows improved microwave transmission efficiencies from proposed solar power satellite (SPS) systems and minimizes sidelobe levels to meet preset environmental standards. The cumulative microwave power density levels from 50 optimized SPS systems are calculated at the centroids of each of the 3073 counties in the continental United States. These cumulative levels are compared with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) measured levels of electromagnetic radiation in seven eastern cities. Effects of rectenna relocations upon the power levels/population exposure rates are also studied.

• Research Organization: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 5379069
• Report Number(s): CONF-820814-
• Journal Information: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 1; Conference: 17. Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering conference, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 8 Aug 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
MICROWAVE POWER TRANSMISSION
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RADIATION MONITORING
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ORBITAL SOLAR POWER PLANTS
POWER DENSITY
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION PROTECTION
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DOSES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MONITORING
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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POWER PLANTS
POWER TRANSMISSION
RADIATIONS
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