Space Solar Power Review Vol 6 Num 2 1986

Cover 1
Table of Contents 92
Editors List 2
Effects Of Chronic Continuous Wave Mw Radiation On The FOraging Behavior Of The White Throated Sparrow by Wasserman et al 3
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Methods 3
Exposure Facilities and Microwave Generating Equipment 3
Foraging Behavior Experiments (May 1980-May 1981) 5
Discussion 8
References 9
GEOSTAR: A Multi-Purpose Satellite System To Serve Civil Aviation Needs by Gerard K. O'Neill 11
Introduction 11
Frequency Changes Proposed 12
System Architecture Established 14
Positioning: Accuracy Estimated 15
Experimental Tests Performed 15
Global Extension Needed 17
Spread-Spectrum Techniques Used 18
System Capacity Considerable 20
The SPS Concept Revisted: Papers at the IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society 23
Introduction 25
SPS Revisited by Richard Dickenson 27
Introduction 27
SPS Concept 27
References 28
Update On The SPS Transmitter Design by Bill Brown 29
Abstract 29
Introduction 29
Resolution Of Problem Of Acheiving Amplitute And Phase Control... 30
Adapting The Design Of An Electronically Steerable Ground-Based Array... 36
Conclusions 41
References 41
Applications Of Low-Earth-Orbit Power Transmission by Arndt and Kerwin 43
Abstract 43
Introduction 43
Orbital Considerations 44
Traffic Zone 45
Coorbiting Satellites (Free-Flyers) 46
Shielding Mass Versus Separation Distance 46
Microwave Power Transmission 48
Taper Analysis 50
Sizing Tradeoffs 52
Antenna Alignment Requirements 56
Cables 58
Conclusions 59
References 61
Solar Power Satellite Concept Revisited by Peter Glaser 63
Abstract 63
Introduction 63
Photovoltaic Conversion 65
Solar Dynamic Conversion 66
Generic Space-Technology Developments 66
Conclusions 68
References 68
Environmental Issues For The SPS By John Osepchuk 71
Questions 78
References 79
Announcement: SPS State of the Art Conference by John Freeman 81
Erratum 83
Editorial: Software Survey Section by John Freeman 85

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