Space Solar Power Review. Vol 11 Num 3&4. 1992

Cover	1
Editors List	2
Table of Contents	3
Phase Change Energy Storage For Solar Dynamic Power Systems by Chiaramonte & Taylor	5
Summary	5
Nomenclature	5
Subscripts and Superscripts	6
Introduction	6
Analytical Model	6
Program Description	8
Mass Quantity of the Phase Change Material	8
Minimum Required Liquid Fraction (Reserve Capacity)	9
Results	9
Conclusion	12
References	12
Inexpensive and Environmentally Safe Solar Power for Earth from Bases on the Moon by David Criswell	19
Lunar Power System (LPS)	19
LPS Demonstration and Production	21
Two-Planet Wealth	22
References	22
Solar Radiation on a Catenary Collector by Crutchik & Applebaum	25
Summary	25
Introduction	25
Shadow Calculation	27
Solar Radiation Calculation	36
Beam Irradiance	36
Diffuse Irradian	40
Albedo	41
Example	42
Conclusions	43
Nomenclature	43
References	44
Appendix A Calculation of Points E and T	45
Appendix B	46
Space Power Supply Networks Using Laser Beams by Duchet et al	51
Summary	51
Introduction	51
Future power needs in space	51
Description of different networks	51
1 Low orbit laser supply network without relay mirrors	51
2 Low orbit laser supply network with relay mirrors	52
3 Geostationary orbit laser supply network with relay m	53
4 Geostationary supply network with ground-based las	53
Optics and pointing requirements	54
Laser systems in space	55
Conclusion	59
References	60
Energy in ASEAN: An Outlook Into the 21st Century by Arismunandar & Dupuis	61
Introduction	61
Energy Resources	62
Energy Demand	63
Electricity Demand and Elasticity	66
How to Cope With Energy Demand	68
Capital Scarcity	68
Use of Energy Resources within ASEAN	69
Specific Constraints for Energy Developm	72
Long Term Energy Development	72
Conclusions	73
A Perspective on Power from Space for Use on Earth by Peter Glaser	75
Rocket Experiment METS Microwave Energy Transmission in Space by Matsumoto & Akiba	77
Summary	77
Introduction	77
Development of the FET Microwave Transmitter	78
Concept of the METS Rocket Experiment	79
Objectives	79
Microwave Transmission System	81
Diagnostic Packag	83
Experimental Operations	83
The Legal Regime Governing the Exploitation of Natural Resources on the Moon by Christian Koenig	85
Energy from Space and the Space Legal Regime	85
Solar Power Satellites	85
Lunar Power Systems	86
Sources of Law Governing Activities on the Moon	86
The Legal Regime of the Moon and its Impact on Power from Space	87
Outlook for Large Space Projects Involving the Moon	91
References	91
Laser Prospects for SPS and Restoration of the Ozone Layer by Yuri Kruzhilin	93
Summary	93
Introduction	93
Power from Space by Lasers	94
Electrically Propelled, Inter-orbital Transmission using Power Supply from the Ground-Based Electric Grid	101
On-Board Systems	105
Laser Station	106
Restoration of the Ozone Layer	106
Conclusion	108
Japanese Perspective on Power from Space for Earth by Kuroda, Nagatomo and Collins	109
Integrated Solar Power Satellites:An Approach To Low-Mass Space Power by Landis & Cull	113
Summary	113
Introduction	113
Micro-phased Array Distributed SPS	114
Thin Film Photovoltaics	115
Microwave Electronics	117
Conceptual structural designs	120
Phased Array Control	122
Discussion	124
Applications	125
Developments Required	125
Conclusions	126
References	127
System Analysis of Global Space Power Problem by Leonid Latyshev	129
Energy Transmission re: Remote Sites Key to Economic Development for the Arctic and Developing Regions by Glenn Olds	133
The Ecological Situation and C.I.S.Scientists’ Work on the SPS Problem by V Prisniakov	135
Frequency Range Analysis for Power Transmission by an Electromagnetic Beam by Rybakov & Smakhtin	139
GSEK - Global Solar Energy Concept Environmental and Social Consequences by Johann Spies	145
A First Stage of Experimentation on the Route to SPS by Marcel Toussaint	147
Martian Resource Utilization I.Plant Design And Transportation Selection Criteria by Kaloupis, Nolan and Cutler	153
Summary	153
Introduction	153
Mars Mission Scenarios	153
Martian Resources and Environment	156
Propellant Choices and Their Performance	157
Component Description And Power Requirements	161
Chemical Processes And Flow Diagrams	166
CO Fuel Production	167
Methane Fuel Production	172
Hydrogen Fuel Production	182
Process Comparisons	182
Conclusions	183
Acknowledgements	183
References and Notes	183
Author Index to Volume 11	187
Title Index to Volume 11	192
Contributions	195
Back Cover Contents	196

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