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A Solar Dynamic Power Option for Space Solar PowerA study was performed to determine the potential performance and related technology requirements of Solar Dynamic power systems for a Space Solar Power satellite. Space Solar Power is a concept where solar energy is collected in orbit and beamed to Earth receiving stations to supplement terrestrial electric power service. Solar Dynamic systems offer the benefits of high solar-to-electric efficiency, long life with minimal performance degradation, and high power scalability. System analyses indicate that with moderate component development, SD systems can exhibit excellent mass and deployed area characteristics. Using the analyses as a guide, a technology roadmap was -enerated which identifies the component advances necessary to make SD power generation a competitive option for the SSP mission.
Document ID
19990062655
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mason, Lee S.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1999
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:209380
NASA/TM-1999-209380
E-11803
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Country: Canada
Start Date: August 1, 1999
End Date: August 5, 1999
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 632-81-OA
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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