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Comparison of Low Earth Orbit and Geosynchronous Earth OrbitsThe technological, environmental, social, and political ramifications of low Earth orbits as compared to geosynchronous Earth orbits for the solar power satellite (SPS) are assessed. The capital cost of the transmitting facilities is dependent on the areas of the antenna and rectenna relative to the requirement of high efficiency power transmission. The salient features of a low orbit Earth orbits are discussed in terms of cost reduction efforts.
Document ID
19820014842
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Drummond, J. E. (Power Conversion Technology, Inc. San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Final Proc. of the Solar Power Satellite Program Rev.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
82N22716
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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