Magnetically inflatable SPS with energy storage capability

Author

Ehsani, M. ; Bilgiç, M.O. ; Patton, A.D. ; Mitra, J.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA

Volume

10

Issue

8

fYear

1995

fDate

8/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

9

Lastpage

14

Abstract

A new approach to superconductive magnetic energy storage (SMES) for solar power satellite (SPS) with inherent rigidity is introduced in this paper. The rigidity of this SMES originating from the electromagnetic forces within it, can eliminate the need for mechanical building blocks for support structure. This force can also be used for the deployment of the system in space. In addition, the storage capability of the system allows its use in low Earth orbit (LEO) which reduces the launching and transmission costs. The paper also discusses the basic design and the operation of the proposed SPS system

Keywords

electromagnetic forces; photovoltaic power systems; solar power satellites; space vehicle power plants; superconducting magnet energy storage; 100 W; design; electromagnetic forces; low Earth orbit; solar power satellite; superconductive magnetic energy storage; Energy storage; Low earth orbit satellites; Photovoltaic systems; Power transmission; Samarium; Satellite ground stations; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Superconducting magnetic energy storage; Superconductivity;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/62.406816

Filename

406816