Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991mont.iafcx....c&link_type=abstract
IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 42nd, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 5-11, 1991. 16 p.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Electric Power Transmission, Energy Technology, Lunar Bases, Solar Thermal Electric Power Plants, Cost Effectiveness, Microwave Transmission, Power Converters, Satellite Power Transmission
Scientific paper
A concept of a lunar power system (LPS) base for providing solar electric power to earth at a smaller cost than from conventional terrestrial systems and with a far less environmental impact is discussed together with the steps for an LPS development. Consideration is also given to a manned international lunar base (ILB) that can accelerate the development of LPS by providing the initial transportation and habitation facilities; enabling early exploration of alternative LPS designs, maintenance methods, and in-situ manufacturing of implementation equipment; and accelerating the development of resources in cis-lunar space and on the moon. The results of cost studies of LPS and ILB are presented.
Criswell David R.
Waldron Robert D.
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