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A Solar Dynamic Power Option for Space Solar Power
Technical Paper
1999-01-2601
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A study was performed to determine the potential performance and related technology requirements of Solar Dynamic power systems for a Space Solar Power satellite. Space Solar Power is a concept where solar energy is collected in orbit and beamed to Earth receiving stations to supplement terrestrial electric power service. Solar Dynamic systems offer the benefits of high solar-to-electric efficiency, long life with minimal performance degradation, and high power scalability. System analyses indicate that with moderate component development, SD systems can exhibit excellent mass and deployed area characteristics. Using the analyses as a guide, a technology roadmap was generated which identifies the component advances necessary to make SD power generation a competitive option for the SSP mission.
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Mason, L., "A Solar Dynamic Power Option for Space Solar Power," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-2601, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-2601.Also In
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