Title :
Power/energy: Reflector satellites for solar power: Solar-cell arrays in arid zones plus microwave transmission to space and back can send power where needed
fDate :
7/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Solar-cell arrays in arid zones plus microwave transmission to space and back can send power where needed. A three-stage development project is suggested which could be carried out within 20 years.
Keywords :
artificial satellites; solar power; arid zones; global solar power generation; microwave transmission; reflector satellites; solar cell arrays; Electromagnetic heating; Microwave FET integrated circuits; Microwave integrated circuits; Mirrors; Rectennas; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1981.6369757
