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Orbiting mirrors for terrestrial energy supplyA system of orbiting reflectors termed 'SOLARES' is proposed as a means of reducing the diurnal variation and increasing the average intensity of sunlight for terrestrial solar power systems. The paper discusses orbital considerations for the placement of the reflectors, insolation profiles, ground conversion options, costs, and environmental and social effects.
Document ID
19790032592
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Billman, K. W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Gilbreath, W. P. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Bowen, S. W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, 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
Location: Moffett Field, CA
Start Date: January 26, 1978
End Date: January 28, 1978
Accession Number
79A16605
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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