Program assessment report, statement of findings. Satellite power systems concept development and evaluation program
What is known, uncertain, and unknown about the Solar Power Satellite (SPS) concept is stated. The important technical, environmental, and cost goal questions that must be answered prior to making a commitment to the SPS concept are discussed. Although significant technological, environmental and economic questions remain to be answered, the preliminary investigations undertaken in the CDEP do provide a basis for a policy decision on further commitment. Also, areas of research and experimentation required to acquire the knowledge by which a series of informed, time-phased decisions may be made concerning the possibility of the SPS concept playing a major role in the United States' energy future are suggested.
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Washington, DC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI01-79ER10035
- OSTI ID:
- 6721066
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER-0085
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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