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Passive solar reflector satellite revisitedPassive light weight reflectors in space which direct the incident solar energy to a specified location on the Earth surface are proposed as an alternative system for the solar power satellite to overcome conversion losses and to avoid the need for photovoltaic cells. On Earth, either photovoltaic cells or a steam turbine alternator on a solar tower, or a similar conventional, relatively high efficiency cycle are used for electricity generation. The constraints which apply to the design of the optical system if a single satellite is placed in geostationary orbit are outlined. A single lens and a two lens system are discussed.
Document ID
19820014841
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Polk, C.
(Rhode Island Univ. Kingston, RI, United States)
Daly, J. C.
(Rhode Island Univ. Kingston, RI, 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
82N22715
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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