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Wireless Power Transmission Options for Space Solar PowerSpace Solar Power (SSP), combined with Wireless Power Transmission (WPT), offers the far-term potential to solve major energy problems on Earth. In the long term, we aspire to beam energy to Earth from geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), or even further distances in space. In the near term, we can beam power over more moderate distances, but still stretch the limits of today s technology. In recent studies, a 100 kWe-class "Power Plug" Satellite and a 10 kWe-class Lunar Polar Solar Power outpost have been considered as the first steps in using these WPT options for SSP. Our current assessments include consideration of orbits, wavelengths, and structural designs to meet commercial, civilian government, and military needs. Notional transmitter and receiver sizes are considered for use in supplying 5 to 40 MW of power. In the longer term, lunar or asteroidal material can be used. By using SSP and WPT technology for near-term missions, we gain experience needed for sound decisions in designing and developing larger systems to send power from space to Earth.
Document ID
20090015024
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Potter, Seth
(Boeing Co. United States)
Davis, Dean
(Boeing Co. United States)
Born, Martin
(Boeing Co. United States)
Bayer, Martin
(Boeing Co. United States)
Howell, Joe
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Mankins, John
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
October 2, 2008
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-2135
Meeting Information
Meeting: State of Space Solar Technology
Location: Florida
Country: United States
Start Date: October 2, 2008
End Date: October 3, 2008
Sponsors: National Space Society
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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