Published January 8, 2018
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A lightweight tile structure integrating photovoltaic conversion and RF power transfer for space solar power applications
Abstract
We demonstrate the development of a prototype lightweight (1.5 kg/m^3) tile structure capable of photovoltaic solar power capture, conversion to radio frequency power, and transmission through antennas. This modular tile can be repeated over an arbitrary area to forma large aperture which could be placed in orbit to collect sunlight and transmit electricity to any location. Prototype design is described and validated through finite element analysis, and high-precision ultra-light component manufacture and robust assembly are described.
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© 2018 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Financial support from the Northrop Grumman Corporation is gratefully acknowledged.Attached Files
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- Eprint ID
- 97643
- Resolver ID
- CaltechAUTHORS:20190805-134837271
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
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2019-08-05Created from EPrint's datestamp field
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2021-11-16Created from EPrint's last_modified field
- Caltech groups
- GALCIT, Space Solar Power Project
- Other Numbering System Name
- AIAA Paper
- Other Numbering System Identifier
- 2018-2202