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Satellite power systems (SPS) energy conversion and power management

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5249065
Two reference systems are included in the NASA/DOE reference set - gallium arsenide (GaAs) and silicon (Si). Both the GaAs and Si photovoltaic concepts are coplanar and have a single microwave antenna located at the end of the satellite to provide 5 gigawatts (GW) of power at the utility interface. Impacts are reported that would result to the reference concept from these alternatives to microwave conversion, photovoltaic techniques, solar concentration ratio, and power distribution voltage. 3 refs.
Research Organization:
Rockwell Int, Seal Beach, Calif, USA
OSTI ID:
5249065
Report Number(s):
CONF-810812-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English