Space Solar Power Review Vol 5 Num 1

Cover	1
Table of Contents	130
Editors List	2
Letter to the Editor: SPS: Building a Mass Constituency	3
The Petition	3
The Text	4
The External Issues Question	4
The Soviet Union	5
The Prototype Petition	6
Cis-Lunar Industrialization and Higher HUman Options by Dave Criswell	7
1. Earth Industry	7
2. Earth's Biosphere Industry and Humans	11
3. The Moon and Net Growth Or Newe Wealth	15
4. Costs And Building Skills	17
5. Planetary Scale Power Systems	20
6. The Moon: Ways and Means	27
7. A Range of Examples	35
8. Getting Started	37
1. LEO-Moon Transfer System	37
2. Off-Earth Workers	37
References	38
Cost Comparisons Of SPS vs Lunar Based Power Systeems by Krewin and Arndt	41
Introduction	41
General Characteristics of a Lunar Power Plant	41
Geosynchronous SPS Microwave System	43
Lunar Microwave System Consideration	44
Cost Comparison	47
Conclusions and Recommendations	50
References	51
Apdx A: Tradeoffs of Low-Cost Antennas SUrfaces vs High Efficiency Waveguides	52
Concept of the Lunar Power System by Waldren and Criswell	55
Abstract	55
I. Introduction to Big Power Systems	55
II. Lunar Power Concept	60
III. Parametric Features of Lunar Power System	70
Solar Collection	70
DC-RF Beam Propagation	70
RF-DC Conversion	71
Space Operational Considerations	71
IV. Critique of "Cost Comparisons Of SPS vs Lunar Power Systems" by Kerwin and Arndt	72
Methodology	72
Lunar Model	72
Unit Cost Criteria	74
Cost Comparison Factors	74
Revised Cost Comparison	75
References	76
Commercial Use of Space - The Space Business Era by Gerald Griffin	79
Abstract	79
I. Introduction	79
II. NASA's Role In The Commercial Use Of Space	79
III. Commercial Agreements	81
IV. Business In Space	81
V. STS And Space Station	83
IV. Conclusion	84
References	84
The SPS - A Goal For The Economic Development Of Space by Peter Glaser	85
Introduction	85
The Solar Power Satellite Concept	85
Synergy With Space Technology Development	87
An Approach To SPS Development	88
The Near-Term Decisions	90
Conclusions	91
References	92
On The Performance And Lifetime of Solar Mirror Foils In Space by Fink, Beirsack and Stadele	93
Abstract	93
Introduction	93
Modification Of The Mirror Foil In Space - Trim Results	94
Discussion	95
References	100
SPS Research / Titles And Abstracts	101
SPS General	101
SPS in R & D on new energy resources	101
Macroeconomic aspects of satellite power system for Japan	101
Japanese motivation to develop Solar Power Station	101
Dr. P. E. Glaser proposal and patent on solar power station	101
Topics relating to the development of a SPS	102
Prime power for high-energy space systems: certain research issues	102
Software for comparison and optimization of power systems	102
High power requirements	103
Overview of space reactors	103
Technology for Large Space Systems: A Bibliography with Indexes	103
Directives of the SPS Spectrum Processing System	104
Study of Various Aspects of Passive Gravity-Gradient Satellite	104
Passive Stabilization of Satellites by Gravity Gradient	104
Manned Geosynchronous Mission Requirements and Systems Analysis Study	104
Technology for Large Space Systems: A Bibliography with Indexes	104
Research and Technology, Lewis Research Center (Annual Report 1982)	104
Satellite de Puissance Solaire (The Solar Power Satellite)	103
Microwaves	105
INIX project toward the Solar Power Satellite	105
High-power microwave tubes	105
Basic design of antennnas for SPS	105
On the experimental microwave power transmissoin system in space	106
Microwave power device and power transmission antenna for SPS	106
A consideration on "rectenna" for microwave power reception from SPS	106
Japan Space Energetics and Environment Laboratory (JSEEL)	106
METRAS/MINIX project toward the SPS using the Space Station	106
Microwave power transmitting and receiving antennas	107
A system of large space antenna measurement - near field antenna measurement by using a manipulator	107
Power from radiant-energy sources: an overview	107
Dosimetry for whole-animal microwave irradiation	108
State of the knowledge for electromagnetic absorbed dose in man and animals	108
Effects of modulated UHF Fields on the central nervous system	108
Characteristics of microwave-induced cochlear microphonics	109
Behavioral sensitivity to microwave irradiation	109
The effect of microwave on Y-maze learning in the white rat	109
Field measurements, absorbed dose, and biologic dosimetry of microwaves	109
Behavioral effects of pulsed microwave radiation	110
Long-term 2450-MHz CW microwave irradiation of rabbits: methodology and evaluation of ocular and physiologic effects	110
Analysis of occupational exposure to microwave radiation	110
Epidemiologic studies of microwave effects	111
The biological significance of radiofrequency radiation emission on cardiac pacemaker performance	111
Responses of Airborne Biota to Microwave Transmission from Satellite Power System. Final Report	111
Large Space Antenna Systems Technology, Part I	111
A Review of the Evidence Linking Leukemia to Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure	111
Conditioned Avoidance Responses and Activity in the Rat Following Exposure to 2450-Mhz Radiation.	111
Behavioral Studies Following Prenatal Exposure of Long-Evans Rats to 245- Mhz CW Microwave Radiation.	112
Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Blood-Brain Barrier.	112
Metabolic and Behavioral Effects of Low-Level Lifetime Exposure of Rats to Pulsed, Radio-Frequecy Radiation: Final Report (Part 1)	112
Pathobiological Effects of Low-Level Lifetime Exposure of Rats to Pulsed, Radio-Frequency Radiation: Final Report (Part 2)	112
Thermoregulatory Responses in Immature Rats Following Repeated Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to 2450-Mhz microwaves	112
Thermoregulatory Consequences of Long-Term Exposure to 2450-Mhz Microwaves: I. Experimental Design	112
Thermoregu1atory Consequences of Long-Term Exposure to 2450-Mhz Microwaves: II. Physiological Results	112
Microwaves: III. Behavioral Results, Etc.	112
Lasers	113
Japan Space Energetics and Environment Laboratory (JSEEL)	113
CO gasdynamic laser and its improvement in space technology	113
A proposed optical pumping system requiring no electric power	113
Status of thermoelectronic laser energy conversion (TELEC)	113
The phototron: a light to R.F. energy conversion device	114
Radiation-driven MHD systems for space applications	114
Power from radiant-energy sources: an overview	114
Solar-pumped lasers for space power transmission	115
Study of Laser Heated Propulsion Devices. Part 2: Assessment of Laser Propulsion Modeling and Simulation Requirements	115
tudy of Laser Heated Propulsion Devices. Part 1: Evaluation of Laser Devices, Fuels and Energy Coupling Mechanisms	115
Announcements	117
Editorial: Software Survey Section by John W Freeman	119

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