methods have high probability of success for the power satellite, which must be lightweight and must have a high absorptivity and emissivity in both the solar (0.3 ym to 3 ym) and the thermal (0.6 ym to 20 ym) regions of the spectrum in order to function properly. C.3•7 References and Notes 1. Claud N. Bain, "Power from Space by Laser," Astronautics and Aeronautics 17 (3), (March 1979). An excellent systems analysis on the potential for large space-based lasers. Contains an extensive bibliography and list of references. Other articles in this issue on the subject of lasers in space are also useful. 2. D.W. Barret et al., "Visible Wavelength Application Study," Vol. II; "Model Development and Validation," United Technologies Research Center, Report R79 -914612-17 for AF Contract F29601-79-C-0053, East Hartford, Connecticut, November 1979.
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