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SPS technical issuesThe technical issues which would either seriously impact or potentially negate the integrity of a solar power satellite program are enumerated. Issues are identified not only relating to the question of engineering feasibility, but also to the equally important areas of environmental and social acceptability and, especially, economic viability. Specific information required for resolution of the issues was developed and a planned overall approach for resolution was identified. Results of these analyses show that 60% of the technical issues can be resolved with analysis only; 10% require only ground testing for resolution; and the remaining 30% require space experiments or demonstrations for resolution. The results also show that 85% resolution of the issues may be accomplished prior to development of a protoype.
Document ID
19820014812
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Guttman, C. H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, 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
82N22686
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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