Space Solar Power Review Vol 13 Num 1&2

Cover	1
Editors List	2
The Power Relay Satellite by Peter Glaser	3
Summary	3
Introduction	3
Rationale For Long Distance Power Transmission	4
Past Developments In Wireless Power Transmis	4
Global Power Relay Satellite Network	5
Renewable Resources	5
The Power Relay Satellite Concept	6
frequencies unattractive for a PRS.	6
Transmitter	8
Rectenna	9
Reflector	9
Beaming Efficiency	10
Antenna Surface Tolerance Losses	11
Superdirectivity Technology	14
Microwave Beam Reflector	15
Space Transportation and Operations Requirements	16
Cost Targets	16
Reflector Structural Design	18
Reflector Assembly in Space	19
Space Transportation	21
PRS Environmental Issues	22
Economic Considerations	22
PRS Development Fact	23
Conclusions	23
Acknowledgments	25
References	25
SPS interest and studies in the USSR by Vladimir Prisnyakov	27
Summary	27
Principal Requirements for Space power Systems	28
Applications for Power Systems	29
Solar Power Plants	31
Solar Energy Plants with Photovoltaics (SEP - Ph)	31
Solar Power Systems with Heat Engines	34
Space Power Stations: The General Idea	36
The Use of Space Energy	36
Steps to Space Solar Power	37
The Achievements in Solving the Problems Connected With the Creation of Solar Space Electric Power Stations (SPS)	38
References	40
Attenuation Thermal Energy Storage in Sensible-Heat Solar-Dynamic Receivers by Kurt Lund	41
Summary	41
Nomenclature	41
Introduction	44
Problem Formulation	45
Solution	48
Average (Steady-state) Solution	48
Variable (Oscillation) Solution	50
Application	53
Conclusions	56
Acknowledgment	56
References	56
Appendix A: Principle of Attenuation Energy Storage	58
The Evolution of the Dust Screen Near the Inner Photogravitational Libration Point of the Sun-Earth System by Vshivtsev & Orlov	63
The equation of the motion	63
Libration points	67
Movement of the dust particles near L1	68
On the existence of the dust screen near the L1	70
Acknowledgments	70
References	70
Construction of Solar Power Satellites and Space Habitats via Self-Reproducing Manufacturing Facilities by Judson Hewitt	73
References	76
Information and Analysis for SPS Projects: Prospects and Problems by Smakhtin, Kurin & Rybakov	77
Summary	77
References	80
Microwave Power Systems for Restoration of Ozone Layer by Smakhtin & Rybakov	81
Summary	81
References	83
Solar Power Satellite Life-Cycle Energy Recovery Consideration by Weingartner & Bluemberg	85
Summary	85
Introduction	85
Accumulated Energy Consumption	87
Energetics Analysis of a SPS	87
Terms and Definitions	88
Solar Cell Production	90
NASA/DoE Reference Systems	90
Silicon SPS	93
General SPS Options	95
GEO Based Systems	95
LEO Based Systems	98
Using the Moon	99
Comparison with Terrestrial Solar Power Plants	99
Summary and Conclusions	100
References	102
Influence of Orbit on Solar-Dynamic Power Systems by Weingartner, Blumenberg & Ruppe	104
Summary	104
Introduction	105
Assumptions and Requirements	106
Baseline Solar Dynamic System	108
Reference Solar Dynamic System	112
Influence of the Orbit Altitude on the Reference System	113
Design and Overall System Optimization	115
The Influence of the Changed Solar Flux	115
Overall System Optimization	117
Summary and Conclusion	119
References	120
Space-Based Energy Need a Consortium and a Revision of the Moon Treaty by O'Donnell & Harris	122
Introduction	122
Why change the Moon agreement	124
Advantages of a New Governance Strategy	127
Catalyst to Mobilizing the Wordwide Space Community	128
Utilizing the United Nations Charter	129
Utilizing Quasi-Governmental Status	129
Innovative Financing and Leasing System	130
Conclusions	131
About the authors	132
References	133
Space-Based Energy Need a Consortium and a Revision of the Moon Treaty	122
Table of Contents	137

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