Title :
Space solar-power station, wireless power transmission, and biological implications
Author_Institution :
Chicago Univ., IL, USA
fDate :
10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Discusses the history of the concept of power generation on a satellite and its transmission to the surface of the Earth. The implications for human health are considered together with means for alleviating possible health risks
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; health hazards; microwave power transmission; solar power satellites; biological implications; human health; human safety; microwave effects; microwave radiation; radio frequency radiation; radio frequency radiation effects; solar power satellite; space power satellite; space solar-power station; wireless power transmission; Artificial satellites; Earth; Health and safety; Humans; Power generation; Power transmission; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; Solar energy; Space stations;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
