Physics
Scientific paper
Sep 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991asei.confs....b&link_type=abstract
AIAA, NASA, and OAI, Conference on Advanced SEI Technologies, Cleveland, OH, Sept. 4-6, 1991. 9 p. Research supported by SDIO.
Physics
Lunar Bases, Power Beaming, Space Exploration, Energy Sources, Mission Planning, Orbit Transfer Vehicles
Scientific paper
The power-beaming approach to power generation and distribution in space is presented. Power-beaming technology provides a viable power infrastructure that can be developed sequentially as it is applied to power satellite constellations in earth orbit and to power electric orbital transport vehicles transferring satellites and cargos to geosynchronous orbit and beyond. This approach makes it possible to reduce the initial mass in LEO and thereby significantly lowers launch costs. Coupled with nuclear electric propulsion systems for cargo transport, the technology can be used to provide global power coverage on the lunar surface and on the Mars surface.
Bamberger Judith Ann
Coomes Edmund P.
Dagle Jeffery E.
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