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Title: Method and apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical power

Abstract

Solar radiation is collected and converted to microwave energy by means maintained in outer space on a satellite system. The Microwave energy is then transmitted to Earth and converted to electrical power for distribution. (Official Gazette)

Inventors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4374440
Patent Number(s):
US 3781647
Assignee:
to Arthur D. Little, Inc.
NSA Number:
NSA-29-017930
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1971 Jul 26; Other Information: H02n. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
N80200* -Energy Utilization & Economics; *ELECTRIC POWER- SOLAR ENERGY; *MICROWAVE RADIATION- TRANSMISSION; *SOLAR ENERGY- ENERGY CONVERSION; DESIGN; ENERGY SOURCES; INTERPLANETARY SPACE; SATELLITES; SOLAR COLLECTORS; SOLAR RADIATION; THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION

Citation Formats

Glaser, P E. Method and apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical power. United States: N. p., 1973. Web.
Glaser, P E. Method and apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical power. United States.
Glaser, P E. 1973. "Method and apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical power". United States.
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abstractNote = {Solar radiation is collected and converted to microwave energy by means maintained in outer space on a satellite system. The Microwave energy is then transmitted to Earth and converted to electrical power for distribution. (Official Gazette)},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Dec 25 00:00:00 EST 1973},
month = {Tue Dec 25 00:00:00 EST 1973}
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