| Title: | Space based solar power : concept for lunar applications |
| Authors: | Lorenzo Bichisao, Author |
| Material Type: | ISU Individual Project |
| Publisher: | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University, 2021 |
| Size: | 1 electronic resource (x, 35 p.) / col. ill. |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references |
| Languages: | English |
| Description: | This paper explores the feasibility of a satellite in lunar orbit as a means of solar power generation and transmission to the surface of the Moon. Through trade-off studies of key technologies for space based solar power, we propose a highly efficient satellite which employs a laser beam. A lunar "frozen" operational orbit was selected because it constitutes the best compromise between coverage, pointing accuracy and a number of key parameters. After performing a spacecraft design, we can conclude that such a solar power satellite, while expensive, has a good technology readiness level and could become viable during this decade. |
| ISU program : | Master of Space Studies |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=11362 |
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