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Solar power satellite system definition study. Volume 3: Laser SPS analysis, phase 3The potential use of lasers for transmitting power to Earth from Solar Power Satellites was examined. Free electron lasers appear most promising and would have some benefits over microwave power transmission. Further research in laser technology is needed.
Document ID
19800019310
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1980
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
D180-25969-3-VOL-3
NASA-CR-160744
Report Number: D180-25969-3-VOL-3
Report Number: NASA-CR-160744
Accession Number
80N27811
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-15636
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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