Applicability of solid state microwave technology to solar power satellitesA potential SPS design using antenna mounted GaAs FET's as the basic dc-RF converter is described, together with the rationale of why such a design may represent a viable cost effective complement to current SPS designs using tube type dc-RF converters such as klystrons or crossed field amplifiers. An initial description of a microwave antenna array module is given, together with a concept of how such a module is to be integrated into the SPS overall design. A comparison is made of several such designs using either antenna mounted or solar cell mounted dc-RF converters.
Document ID
19790067932
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Nalos, E. J. (Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Fitzsimmons, G. W. (Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Sperber, B. R. (Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference