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Figure of merit studies of beam power concepts for advanced space explorationSurface to surface, millimeter wavelength beam power systems for power transmission on the lunar base were investigated. Qualitative/quantitative analyses and technology assessment of 35, 110 and 140 GHz beam power systems were conducted. System characteristics including mass, stowage volume, cost and efficiency as a function of range and power level were calculated. A simple figure of merit analysis indicates that the 35 GHz system would be the preferred choice for lunar base applications, followed closely by the 110 GHz system. System parameters of a 35 GHz beam power system appropriate for power transmission on a recent lunar base concept studied by NASA-Johnson and the necessary deployment sequence are suggested.
Document ID
19900016918
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Miller, Gabriel (New York Univ. New York, NY, United States)
Kadiramangalam, Murali N. (New York Univ. New York, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-186720
NAS 1.26:186720
Accession Number
90N26234
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-1048
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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