Satellite power systems (SPS) concept definition study. Volume 1. Executive summary. Final report

Technical Report · Sat Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:5779251

Hanley, G

The evolution of a total satellite power is described as well as major subsystem alternatives. Trade study results are given for satellite concepts, ground receiving antennas, satellite construction sites, and transportation. Point design definition, end-to-end analysis, and programmatics are covered. The GaAlAs photovoltaic concept is recommended as the current preliminary baseline satellite concept with silicon photovoltaic and Rankine cycle solar-thermal concepts as viable alternatives. Geosynchronous orbit is preferred for the construction of the satellite. A horizontal takeoff and landing air breathing rocket HLLV concept is preferred for earth-to-LEO transportation, with vertical takeoff options as viable alternatives. An argon electric orbit transfer vehicle is preferred for cargo transport frow LEO and GEO orbit, and a chemical LH/sub 2//L0/sub 2/, two-stage orbit transfer vehicle is recommended for crew transport. A stripline rectenna array is the current preferred concept.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Downey, CA (USA). Space Div.
• OSTI ID: 5779251
• Report Number(s): N-79-16036
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANTENNAS
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MICROWAVE POWER TRANSMISSION
ORBITAL SOLAR POWER PLANTS
ORBITS
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
POWER TRANSMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECTENNAS
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
TRANSPORT