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Radiation energy conversion in space; Conference, 3rd, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., January 26-28, 1978, Technical PapersConcepts for space-based conversion of space radiation energy into useful energy for man's needs are developed and supported by studies of costs, material and size requirements, efficiency, and available technology. Besides the more studied solar power satellite system using microwave transmission, a number of alternative space energy concepts are considered. Topics covered include orbiting mirrors for terrestrial energy supply, energy conversion at a lunar polar site, ultralightweight structures for space power, radiatively sustained cesium plasmas for solar electric conversion, solar pumped CW CO2 laser, superelastic laser energy conversion, laser-enhanced dynamics in molecular rate processes, and electron beams in space for energy storage.
Document ID
19790032588
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Billman, K. W.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Radiation energy conversion in space; Conference, 3rd, NASA Ames Research Center
Location: Moffett Field, CA
Start Date: January 26, 1978
End Date: January 28, 1978
Sponsors: NASA, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A16601
Distribution Limits
Public
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