Space Solar Power Review Vol 5 Num 3 1985

Cover 1
Table of Contents 70
Editors List 2
Editorial by John W Freeman 3
Solar Energy Dreams and Reality by H Tabor 5
Abstract 5
The Options 6
Cooperation Of Multidisciplinary Research Activities For SPS by Makoto Nagatomo 11
Abstract 11
1. Introduction 11
2. Uniqueness Of SPS System Configuratio 11
3. Necessity Of Multidisciplinary Activities In Early R&D Phase 13
4. Practical Approach To Cooperation Of Multidisciplinary Research Activities 13
Space Station 14
Space Plasma Experiment 14
Advanced Propulsion Test 14
Space Radar 14
Microwave Transmission Test 14
2-Dimensionally Deployable Solar Array 14
Space Laser 14
International Geophysical Year 15
5. Evolution Of Jobs Of Major Disciplines 15
Macro-phase 1 15
Macro-phase 2 15
Macro-phase 3 16
Conclusion 17
References 17
The Effect Of Mw Radiation On The Molt Of House Finches by Wassreman, Lloyd-Evans, Battista, Byman and Kunz 19
Abstract 19
Introduction 19
Methods 20
Exposure Facilities and Microwave Generating Equipment 20
Molt in House Finches 22
Results and Discussion 23
Controls 24
Effects of Microwaves on Length of New Feathers 26
Gross and Microscopic Examination of House Finches Irradiated Continuously 28
References 28
A Method for Comparison of Technologies for Orbital Transfer by Carl Rosene 29
Abstract 29
Introduction 29
Techniques 29
Results 31
Bibliography 33
SPS And Generic Title And Abstracts 35
Some new SPS system concepts 35
Low altitude orbit SPS system 35
Solar power satellite configuration and structural characteristics 35
On determination of scale factor of experimental solar power satellite 36
A SPS and space robots 36
Development of rectangular type Ni-Cd sealed cells for particle accelerator power supply on the SEPAC program 36
Recent development of liquid hydrocarbon propellants 37
The applicabi1ity of hydrocarbon fuels (HC) for advanced booster vehicles 37
Survey on potential of nuclear energy in space application 38
Fusion reactor can be realized only in space? 38
An experimental study of high burning rate propellant 38
Development of Japanese RJ-1 39
Ignition and flame propagatoin in cryogenic oxyhydrogen mixtures 39
Development of NASDA solid rocket motor 39
Space solar electric power generation system with Stirling engine 40
Introductory note on the 10 MW SPS conceptual study 40
A preliminary concept of main structures of the 10 MW SPS 41
Cryogenic power distribution in SPS 41
Electric propulsion system for orbital transfe 41
SPS space transportation system -CARGO-X 42
Test procedure and operating constraints of 10 MW SPS system 42
Development of Ni-H2 cells for aerospace applications 42
Bus voltage determination of large power spacecraft 43
Chemical conversion and storage of solar energy 43
Deployable solar array for bus platform 43
Direct solar-pumped 1aser for SPS 44
MPD Solar Electric Propulsion (MPD-SEP) 44
Heat pipe electric generator 45
Power requirements for manned space stations 45
Power requirements for orbit raising propuls 45
Brayton cycle power conversion for space 46
Nuclear powered organic Rankine systems for space applications 46
Thermoelectric conversion 47
Prime power for high-energy space systems: certain research issues 47
Overview of high-temperature materials for high-energy space power systems 47
A survey of recent advances in and future prospects for thermionic energy conversi on 48
The liquid droplet radiator. 48
The 1 i qui d... dropl et heat exchanger 49
The need for improved heat pipe fluids 49
Enhanced heat pipe theory and operation 50
Two-phase heat transport for thermal contro 50
Liquid ribbon radiator for lightweight space radiator systems 51
Software for comparison and optimization of power systems 51
Uncertainties in thermal-structural analysis of large space structures 52
Thermionic conversion for space power application 52
Thermionic technology for spacecraft power: progress and problems 53
Materials technology for large space structures 53
Direct conversion of infared radiant energy for space power applications 54
The phototron: a light to R.F. energy conversion device 54
Radiation-driven MHD systems for space applications 55
Interaction between the SPS Solar Power Satellite solar array and the magnetoshperic plasma 55
Solar Electric Power Generation. March 1981 - April 1982 56
Study of Muiti-Megawatt Technology Needs for Photovoltaic Space PowerSystems. Volume 1: Executive Summary 56
International Research Laboratory on the Moon: A Proposal for a National Commi tment 56
Analysis of the Space Transportation System Launch Rate CapabilityUtilizing Q-Gert Simulation Techniques 57
Space Operations Center: Shuttle Interaction Study Extension, Executive Summary (Final Report) 57
Study of Various Aspects of Passive.Gravity-Gradient SatelliteStabi1i zati on 57
Passive Stabilization of Satellites by Gravity Gradient 58
Manned Geosynchronous Mission Requirements and Systems Analysis Study Add-On (Final Briefing) 58
Efficient Energy-Storage Concept 58
Filter Failure Detection for Systems with Large Space Structure Dynamics 58
Advanced Propulsion Concepts for Orbital Transfer Vehicles 59
Performance and Application of High Speed Long Life LH2 Hybrid Bearings for Reusable Rocket Engine Turbomachinery 59
Large Space Antenna Systems Technology, Part I 59
Study of Laser Heated Propulsion Devices. Part 2: Assessment o-f Laser Propulsion Modeling and Simulation Requirements 60
Study of Laser Heated Propulsion Devices. Part 1: Evaluation of Laser Devices, Fuels and Energy Coupling Mechanisms 60
Research Report: User's Manual for Computer Program AT81Y005. PLANETSYS, a computer program for the Steady State and Transient Thermal Analysis of a Planetary Power Transmission System 60
Large Space Systems/Propulsi on Interactions 60
Low Thrust Chemical Propulsion System Propellant Expulsion and Thermal Conditioning Study. Executive Summary 61
Future Orbital Transfer Vehicle Technology Study. Volume 1: Executive Study 61
Electric Flight Systems 61
Heat Pipe Heat Rejection System and Demonstration Model for the Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) Spacecraft 61
The Application o-f Ion Propulsion to the Transportation and Control of Solar Power Satellites 62
Editorial: Software Survey Section by John W Freeman 63

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