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Title: European questions related to satelite power systems

Journal Article · · Space Sol. Power Rev.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6781147

A number of problems which have been identified in recent European studies related to satellite power systems are addressed. Based on energy demand and supply projections for Europe, developed by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, the potential of power satellites in a future energy mix is discussed. A few major constraints are presented which may restrict power transmission to European receiving sites, e.g., orbital limitations, siting problems of the ground station, and economic and institutional issues. Conceptual designs for the structure of ground receiving stations located offshore near the European coastlines are described.

Research Organization:
ESA, European Space Research and Technology Centre, Noordwijk, Netherlands
OSTI ID:
6781147
Journal Information:
Space Sol. Power Rev.; (United States), Vol. 4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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