Computer Science
Scientific paper
May 2010
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010aipc.1230..271b&link_type=abstract
BEAMED ENERGY PROPULSION: 6th International Symposium. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 1230, pp. 271-281 (2010).
Computer Science
Photovoltaic Power Systems, Telescopes, Lenses, Speckle, Laser Beams, Photoelectric Conversion: Solar Cells And Arrays, X- And Gamma-Ray Telescopes And Instrumentation, Lenses, Prisms And Mirrors, Speckle And Moire Patterns, Beam Characteristics: Profile, Intensity, And Power, Spatial Pattern Formation
Scientific paper
The MClimber team, at the Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory of the University of Michigan, has developed a prototype robotic climber for competition in the NASA sponsored Power Beaming Challenge. This paper describes the development of the system that utilizes a simple telescope to deliver an 8 kW beam to a photovoltaic panel in order to power a one kilometer climb. Its unique approach utilizes a precision GPS signal to track the panel. Fundamental systems of the project were implemented using a design strategy focusing on robustness and modularity. Development of this design and its results are presented.
Becker Daniel E.
Chiang Richard
Keys Catherine C.
Lyjak Andrew W.
Nees John A.
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