Space Solar Power Review Vol 7 Nums 3 & 4 1988

Cover	1
Table of Contents	3
Conceptual Design of a Solar Dynamic Power Generation System for a Space Experiment by Tanatsugu & Momose	5
Summary	5
Introduction	5
Concept of a Solar Dynamic Power Generation System for a Space Experiment	6
Solar Dynamic Power Generation System with Free-Piston Stirling Engine	6
Thermal Storage System	8
Performance of the Free-Piston Stirling Engine	8
Control of the Free-Piston Stirling Engine	10
Control of System Shut Down	11
Conclusions	12
Reference	12
Fabrication of Large Photovoltaic Arrays in Space from Lunar Materials by Douglas Sparks	13
Summary	13
Introduction	13
Purification of Materials	14
Crystal Growth	16
Radiation Damage in Space	17
Silicon Processing	18
Fabrication of Point Contact Solar Cells in Space	20
Conclusions	22
References	22
Solar Array Mechanisms for Indian Satellites, APPLE, IRS and INSAT-IITS by Das & Selvaraj	25
Summary	25
1. Introduction	25
2. Solar Array Mechanism for APPLE	25
2.1 Design	26
2.2 Testing and Qualification	27
2.2.1 Functional Tests	27
2.2.2 Thermo Vacuum Endurance Test	29
2.2.3 Vibration Test	29
2.2.5 Spacecraft Level Tests	29
2.2.6 Summary of Achieved Mechanism Characteristics	29
2.3 Flight Performance	30
2.4 Performance Anomalies	30
3. IRS Solar Array Mechanism	30
3.1 Design	31
3.2 Test Programme	32
3.3 Deployment Dynamics	33
4. INSAT-II Solar Array Mechanism	35
4.1 Design	35
4.2 Test Programme	37
5. Conclusion	37
Acknowledgement	38
References	38
Development and Flight Performances of China's Satellite Power Systems by Liu Ling-Hui	39
Summary	39
Design and Performance of Satellite Power Subsystems	40
(1) Experimental communication satellites (ECS)	40
(2) Advanced Techniques	41
(3) Flight Performance	41
Analysis of Flight Performance	42
References	43
Advanced Power Supply and Distribution Systems for COLUMBUS by Gert Eggers	45
Summary	45
1. Introduction	45
2. Architecture Related Topics	46
2.1 Requirements and Technical Objectives	46
2.2 Power System Reference Configuration	47
3. Impacts of Low Earth Orbit Environment on EPS	48
4. The Solar Array	50
5. Power Conditioning and Energy Storage	52
6. Power Distribution	54
7. Power Management and Control	59
8. Summary/Conclusions	61
APPENDIX I	62
1. The Relay Contact as Switching Element	62
2. The SSPC as Switching Element	65
References	70
Economic Potentials for Extraterrestrial Resources Utilization by Gordon Woodcock	71
Summary	71
Background	71
Availability of Resources	71
Alternative Uses of Extraterrestrial Resources	72
Economic Analyses	73
Economic Case Studies	73
Case Study 1: Use of Lunar Resources to Enhance a Lunar Base	73
Case Study 2. Export of Lunar Materials for Use Elsewhere in Space	77
Case Study 3: Self-Sufficiency of Space Colonies Through Export	81
References	88
An Approach to Selecting Appropriate Treaty Limits on Laser Antisatellite Weapons by S Chandrashkar	89
Summary	89
Background	89
2.Interaction of Lasers with Material	90
3. Sensitive Spacecraft Elements	92
3.1 Methodology	92
3.2 Solar Panels	93
3.3 Optical Solar Reflectors	95
3.4 Damage to Mirrors	97
3.5 Attitude Sensors	99
4. Conclusion	99
Appendix I	100
References	102
Mars on $800 000 a Day by Parks and McKinney	105
Summary	105
Introduction	105
Strategy	105
Our Ground Rules	106
Economics	106
Mission Plan	108
Vehicle Design	109
Construction	110
Cost	112
Raising Money	114
Deimos Operations	115
Commerce/Transport	118
Supply Ships	119
Mars	119
Going Home	120
Results	120
Conclusion	120
References	121
Dedication	122
Acknowledgements	122
Beyond Earthnocentrism: Anthropology on the High Frontier by Albert Harrison	123
Summary	123
Review of Manned, Short-duration Flights	123
Human Challenges in Long-duration Flights	125
Opportunities for Anthropologists in Space Research	127
Anthropological Assets in Understanding Space Culture	128
References	129
Man in Space: A Survey of the Medical Literature by Issabelle Durand-Zalesky	131
Summary	131
1. Effects of Microgravity	131
1.1 Sensory Motricity in Space	132
1.2 The Cardiovascular System in Weightlessness	133
1.3 Changes in Phospho-calcic Metabolism and in the Musculoskeletal System	135
1.4 Alteration of the Immune Response	137
1.5 Changes in Number and Structure of Red Blood Cells	138
1.6 Gastro-intestinal Tract	138
2. Radiation Exposure	139
3. Human Error	140
4. Conclusion	140
References	141
General Articles	141
Vestibular Function	141
Cardiovascular System	141
Immunology	141
Radiation	142
Scenario for Extraterrestrial Civilization by William MacDonald	143
Summary	143
Research Rationale	143
Futures Methodology	144
Orbital Habitat Prognosis	145
1. Interpersonal Behavior	145
2. Sexual/Marital Factors	148
3. Social Control and Deviance	150
4. Social Organization	150
5. Health and Hygiene	151
6. Crew Safety	152
Lunar Habitat Prognosis	152
1. Interpersonal Behaviour	152
2. Sexual/Marital Factors	153
3. Social Control and Deviance	154
4. Social Organization	154
5. Safety Factors	156
Forecast Conclusions and Speculations	156
Bibliography	158
Contents and Author Index Volume 7, 1988	161
Volume 7 Number 1 1988	162
Volume 7 Number 2 1988	162
Back Cover Contents	168

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