0191-9067/85 $3.00 + .00 Copyright ® 1985 SUNSAT Energy Council SPS GENERIC RESEARCH/TITLES AND ABSTRACTS SPS GENERAL Title: SPS in R & D on new energy resources Source: Proceedings of the First ISAS Space Energy Symposium, Institute of Space & Astronautical Science, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153 Japan, Jan. 28-29, 1982. (Paper No. 1-2) Authors: Horigome, Takashi (New Energy Development Organization^ Tani, Tatsuo (Electrotechnical Laboratory> Keywords: sps general Abstrac t: Title: Macroeconomic aspects of satellite power system for Japan Source: Proceedings of the First ISAS Space Energy Symposium, Institute of Space & Astronautical Science, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153 Japan, Jan. 28-29, 1982. (Paper No. 1-4) Authors: Mori, Hidehiko; Yamanaka, Tatso (National Aerospace Laboratory> Keywords: economics, sps general Abstract: A macroeconomic analysis of the conventional energy system in Japan can be found in a publication by the Institute for Future Technology (FT). The cost estimate of the Solar Power Satellite (SPS) contained in a DOE/NASA definition study was compared with the results of I FT studies. ATTACHMENT : As a result, it has been found that almost the whole scenario for the SPS constructed by DOE/NASA can be applied to Japan, and the needs for the SPS are stronger in Japan than in the United States, because of the lack of alternative energy sources. Much money will have to be put into development to achieve the unit cost of the SPS and the energy payback time estimated by DOE/NASA. Technical co-operation among several countries will lessen the cost burden of development for each. Title: Japanese motivation to develop Solar Power Station Source: Proceedings of the First ISAS Space Energy Symposium, Institute of Space & Astronautical Science, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153 Japan, Jan. 28-29, 1982. (Paper No. 1-5) Authors: Nagatomo, Makoto (Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences> Keywords: sps general Abstract: Solar Power Satellite (SPS) is a very large system which influences national economy and technology. It is difficult to make decisions on involvement in this enterprise. In this paper national motivation for Japan to develop SPS has been discussed from short term merit as well as long range ATTACHMENT : forecast. Title: Dr. P. E. Glaser proposal and patent on solar power station Source: Proceedings of the First ISAS Space Energy Symposium, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153 Japan, Jan.28-29, 1982. (Comment to Paper No. 1-5) Authors: Marumo, Masayoshi (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.> Keywords: sps general Abstract: The idea of the SPS (solar power station) with at least one geostationary satellite to convert solar radiation to electrical power was first proposed by Dr. Glaser in 1968. The concept was patented in 1973, Patent no. 3,781,647 with its assignee Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL). As can be seen in its ATTACHMENT : title, " Method and Apparatus for Converting Solar Radiation to Electrical Power", the patent covers total system of the SPS as well as each unit comprising the system. Present research and feasibilty study on SPS have all been based on his concept and proposal. Dr. Glaser himself has been actively involved in promotion of SPS in every field of the program including testimony at the Congress to place Solar Energy as one of the major energy sources after depletion of fossil energy.
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