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Rectenna Options for a Lunar-Solar Power System
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The lunar-solar power system features collection of solar radiation on the moon and conversion to RF or laser beams for power transmission to earth receivers for rectification. The subsystems are similar to those proposed for satellite solar power systems but there are significant differences for the transmitting apertures and receiver systems (rectennas). The latter are designed to operate over a wide angular range of beam directions (up to 120°).
Two methods of single axis tracking have been identified [2]; these use either: 1) stationary reflector elements, or 2) modular tracking units. Both methods use cylindric optics to concentrate the power beams and their properties are discussed.
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Waldron, R., "Rectenna Options for a Lunar-Solar Power System," SAE Technical Paper 961465, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/961465.Also In
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- Criswell, D.R. “ Lunar-Solar Power system: Commercial Power ” AIP Conference on Alternative Power from Space Albuquerque Jan. 1995 951
- Waldron, R.D. “ One-Axis Tracking Array Rectennas for Power Beaming from the Moon to the Earth ” Proc. 29th Microwave Power Symposium Chicago July 1994 127
- The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac for years 1970 - 1976 U. S. Govt. Printing Office