Space Solar Power Review Vol 10 Num 2

Cover	1
Editors List	2
Table of Contents	3
Solar Power Satellites: Energy Source for the Greenhouse Century? by Hoffert, Potter, et al	5
Summary	5
Introduction	5
The Greenhouse Effect	6
Carbon Cycle Modelling	9
Projection of Future World Energy Demand	14
Constraints on World Energy	16
Non-Fossil Energy Alternatives	18
Solar Power Satellite Technology Options	20
Conclusions	23
Acknowledgements	24
References	24
Countermeasures for Mitigating the Effects of Global Environment Changes by Lyle Jenkins	27
Summary	27
Background and Problem Definition	27
Space-Based Mitigation Concepts	28
Regional Working Groups for Initiating Countermeasures Concepts	29
Summary	29
References	30
Project Phoenix: Confronting Global Warming with Solar Power by Charles Owen	31
Summary	31
The Design Team	31
The Problem	31
The Project	32
Space-Based Power	32
Space Station	40
Moon Base	44
Lunar Orbit Facto	48
Solar Power Satellite	51
Rectenna	54
Policy Considerations	56
References	56
Books	56
Articles	57
How "Third Force" Psychology Might View Humans in Space by Harrison and Summit	59
Summary	59
Introduction	59
Positive Psychological Responses to Spaceflight Conditions	60
Coping and Health	62
Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Actualization, and Peak Experiences	62
Creativity	64
Social Cohesion	65
Vicarious Actualization	66
Implications of Third Force Psychology for Mission Design	67
Personnel	67
Environmental Design	68
Schedules and Tasks	69
Leadership	70
Conclusion	71
References	73
Fusion, Cold Fusion, and Space Policy by Dana Rotegard	79
Summary	79
The Established Paradigm: D+T Fusion	80
The New Paradigm: Cold Fusion	81
Asteroids and Platinum Group Metals	83
PGM	84
Platinum Group Metals in Carbonaceous Chondritic Meteorites	85
Closing	87
References	88
Prospects for Inexpensive Space Transportation by Robert Richardson	91
Summary	91
Background	91
Possibilities For Cheap Lift	92
Why is Cheap Lift Now Possible?	93
Correcting the High Costs	95
Making this Happen	96
Additional Advantages	97
In Summary	97
References	98
Photovoltaic Power Options for Mars by Landis and Applebaum	99
Summary	99
Introduction	99
Sunlight on Mars	99
Solar Cells	102
Environment	107
Missions	108
Sample Case: PV Blanket for the "Mars Direct" Scenario Power	109
Conclusions	111
References	111
Heat Transfer Predictions for a New Heat-Pipe Latent-Heat-Storage Receiver Element for Solar Dynamic Space Power Systems by Prtner & Krause	113
Summary	113
Introduction	113
Reference Receiver	115
Heat-Pipe/Storage Element	117
Calculation Procedure and Assumptions	118
Results	119
Conclusions	126
References	127
Appendix	129
Notes for Contributors	131
Back Cover Contents	132

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