Transportation options for solar power satellitesAdvantages of solar power satellites compared to ground-based solar power installations are related to an almost continuous exposure to sunlight and to a much smaller collector area. An investigation of the transportation cost problem is conducted. Transportation systems based on presently understood technology are considered for the deployment of solar power satellites at potentially competitive costs. It is found that the cost of placement in a geosynchronous orbit is reducible to the range from $500 to $1000/kW. Approaches for achieving dramatic cost reductions are discussed.
Document ID
19770029977
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Woodcock, G. R. (Bell Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Davis, E. E. (Bell Aerospace Co. Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering