Satellite power system (SPS) concept definition study (Exhibit D). Volume 2: systems/subsystems analyses. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5373817

Hanley, G M

Modifications to the reference concept were studied and the best approaches defined. The impact of the high efficiency multibandgap solar array on the reference concept design is considered. System trade studies for several solid state concepts, including the sandwich concept and a separate antenna/solar concept, are described. Two solid state concepts were selected and a design definition is presented for each. Magnetrons as an alternative to the reference klystrons for dc/rf conversion are evaluated. System definitions are presented for the preferred klystron and solid state concepts. Supporting systems are analyzed, with major analysis in the microwave, structures, and power distribution areas. Results of studies for thermal control, attitude control, stationkeeping, and details of a multibandgap solar cell study are included. Advanced laser concepts and the meteorological effects of a laser beam power transmission concept are considered.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Downey, CA (USA). Satellite Systems Div.
• OSTI ID: 5373817
• Report Number(s): NASA-CR-3393
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANTENNAS
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CONTROL
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRON TUBES
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
KLYSTRONS
LASERS
MAGNETRONS
MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT
MICROWAVE TUBES
ORBITAL SOLAR POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
POWER TRANSMISSION
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS