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New energy conversion techniques in space, applicable to propulsionThe powering of aircraft with laser energy from a solar power satellite may be a promising new approach to the critical problem of the rising cost of fuel for aircraft transportation systems. The result is a nearly fuelless, pollution-free flight transportation system which is cost-competitive with the fuel-conservative airplane of the future. The major components of this flight system include a laser power satellite, relay satellites, laser-powered turbofans and a conventional airframe. The relay satellites are orbiting optical systems which intercept the beam from a power satellite and refocus and redirect the beam to its next target.
Document ID
19790056477
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hertzberg, A.
(Washington, University Seattle, Wash., United States)
Sun, K. C.
(Lockheed Research Laboratories Palo Alto, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-1338
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, SAE, and ASME, Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Start Date: June 18, 1979
End Date: June 20, 1979
Sponsors: SAE, AIAA, ASME
Accession Number
79A40490
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-48-002-044
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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