Space Solar Power Review Vol 12 Num 1&2. 1993

Cover	1
Editors List	2
Note from the Editors	3
Table of Contents	4
A Feasibility Study of Power Supplying Satellite (PSS) by Matsumoto, Kaya, et al	5
Introduction	5
Concept of the PSS	6
Elements of PSS	7
Autonomous Microwave Transmitter Module	7
Transmitting Antennas and Rectenn	8
Missions of the PSS	8
References	8
Design of a Low-Cost, Earth to Space Power Beaming Demonstration by Keith Rogers	11
Introduction	11
Facilities	12
Orbital Considerations	15
Mission Objectives	17
Vehicle Configuration	19
Program Costs	24
Time-Table	24
Alternative Possibilitie	25
References	25
An Evolutionary Satellite Power System for International Demonstration in Developing Nations bu Nagatomo and Itoh	27
Summary	27
Introduction	27
ISAS SPS Working Group	27
The strawman model study guideline	29
SPS 2000 system	29
General configuration	30
Structure design	30
Power conversion and distribution	31
Transmitting antenna	31
Guidance and control	31
Assembly work and operation	32
Problem areas for further study	33
Technology options	33
Ground segment	34
Evolution capability	36
Features of the prospective project	37
Realistic demand research	37
Growth and technology update strategy	37
Low cost policy	37
Public acceptance	38
International feature	38
Conclusions	38
Acknowledgments	40
References	40
An Inland Rectenna Using Reflector and Circular Microstrip Antennas by Itoh and Owaga	41
Summary	41
Introduction	41
Circular Microstrip antenna (CMSA)	41
Rectenna composed of reflector and CMSA	42
Parabolic Rectenna	43
Hoglinc rectenna [41	45
Rectenna for the SPS strawman model	45
Inland Rectenna	45
Conclusions	45
References	46
Receivers for Laser Power Beaming Summary of the Workshop at SPRAT-XII by Geoffrey Landis	55
Summary	55
Introduction	55
Near-term Applications	55
Experiments Needed	56
Cell Types and Operating Wavelength	57
Conclusions	57
References	57
A Comparison of a Conventional Launch System vs. Externally Supplied Vehicles for Installation and Maintenance of SPS by KLaus Lotzerich	59
Summary	59
Introduction	59
Conventional Launch System	61
Energy Demand and Cost	61
Cost for Transport	63
Externally Supplied Vehicle	63
Hydrogen (H2)	65
Helium (He)	66
Nitrogen (N2)	67
Oxygen (O2)	67
Argon (Ar)	67
Appraisal	67
Infrastructure and Logistics	68
Summary	68
Bibliography	68
An Introductory Analysis of Satellite Collision Probabilities by Kitt Carlton-Wippern	71
Summary	71
Static Collision Probability	71
Dynamic Collision Probability	79
Overall Schematic for the Collision Requirements and Satellite Trajectory Analysis (Crystal) Prototype	85
Conclusions	86
Energy Development and Environment: What about Solar Energy in a Long Term Perspective? by Dessus and Pharabod	87
Summary	87
Introduction	87
Technological progress	88
The NOE "New Options for Energy " scenario [3]	89
A place in the sun?	92
Scenario NOE 2100 solar mix	97
Conclusion	99
References	101
Creating and Testing Large Space Structures of High Precision Surface by Medzmariashvili, Iacobashvili & Beducadze	103
Summary	103
Principles for formation and shaping of structures in external conditions.	104
Development of the structure classes	104
Design of the structure system and release of a technical data kit for manufacture	105
Manufacturing, assembling and maintenance of structure systems	106
Full-scale structure testing	106
Updating of technical data, documentation and supply of prototypes to be launched.	107
Information for Contributors	115

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