Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements

This thesis investigates the feasibility of projecting ground-based laser power to energize a spacecraft electrical bus via the solar panels. The energy is projected through a telescope, using modern optical compensation systems, at controlled wavelengths. Research conducted on high-energy lasers...

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Main Author:	Guoan, Christopher M.
Other Authors:	Michael, Sherif
Format:	Others
Published:	Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Subjects:	Solar energy Space vehicles
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2771

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spelling	ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-27712017-05-24T16:07:58Z Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements Guoan, Christopher M. Michael, Sherif Wadsworth, Don Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Solar energy Space vehicles This thesis investigates the feasibility of projecting ground-based laser power to energize a spacecraft electrical bus via the solar panels. The energy is projected through a telescope, using modern optical compensation systems, at controlled wavelengths. Research conducted on high-energy lasers has matured to the point today, that the bulk of the power required by spacecraft on orbit can be projected from the surface of the earth. With battery life being the greatest limitation on spacecraft lifespan, the ability to provide electrical power from the surface to a satellite in eclipse with degraded batteries could mean multi-billion dollar cost savings by extending the lifetime of current and future satellites. US Navy (USN) author. 2012-03-14T17:36:12Z 2012-03-14T17:36:12Z 2006-06 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2771 70635856 Approved for public release, distribution unlimited xxvi, 125 p. : col. ill. ; application/pdf Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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spellingShingle	Solar energy Space vehicles Guoan, Christopher M. Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements
description	This thesis investigates the feasibility of projecting ground-based laser power to energize a spacecraft electrical bus via the solar panels. The energy is projected through a telescope, using modern optical compensation systems, at controlled wavelengths. Research conducted on high-energy lasers has matured to the point today, that the bulk of the power required by spacecraft on orbit can be projected from the surface of the earth. With battery life being the greatest limitation on spacecraft lifespan, the ability to provide electrical power from the surface to a satellite in eclipse with degraded batteries could mean multi-billion dollar cost savings by extending the lifetime of current and future satellites. === US Navy (USN) author.
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title	Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements
title_short	Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements
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Ground-based high energy power beaming in support of spacecraft power requirements

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