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Satellite power systems (SPS) concept definition study, exhibit c. volume 1: executive summary. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5600320
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently conducting an evaluation of approaches to provide energy to meet demands in the post-2000 time period. The Satellite Power System (SPS) is a candidate for producing significant quantities of base-load power using solar energy as the source. The SPS concept is illustrated for a solar photovoltaic concept. A satellite, located at geosynchronous orbit, converts solar energy to dc electrical energy using large solar arrays. This study is a continuing effort to provide system definition data to aid in the evaluation of the SPS concept.
Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Downey, CA (USA). Satellite Systems Div.
OSTI ID:
5600320
Report Number(s):
N-79-23484
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English