Solar Power Satellite - Volume IV - Microwave Power Transmission Systems - December 1977

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Solar Power Satellite system definition study Volume IV focuses on microwave power transmission systems as part of the NASA contract NAS9-15196. The report details antenna array analysis including baseline design, waveguide radiating stick layout, radiating slot spacing, power density taper quantization, alternate taper designs, dimensional and error analyses, and mismatch loss derivations. It also covers circularly symmetric array radiation pattern studies and development of a phased array computer program to support system evaluation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages282

Reading Time11 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Antenna Array Analysis

Baseline Antenna Array Design

Spacetenna Dimensional Error Analysis

Circularly Symmetric Array Radiation Pattern Studies

Phased Array Computer Program Development

###### CR-17心8DI80-22876-4NAS9-15196DRL T-1346DRD MA-664TLINE ITEM 3 Volume IVMicrowave PowerTransmission Systems (NASA-CB-151668) SOL AE PCkFB SATELLITE第78-20158SYSTF DEFISI71CN STODY.FABT 2,VCIUME 4:TS E EOE下 TEASSYISSICS SYSTESS FinalMIChC rUBeport (Dceind Aerosrace Co. Seattle□nclas 10 15 0495Wash.) 283 r 5C A13/8F A01S # Solar Power Satellite #### SYSTEM DEFIN/TION STUDYPART li Solar Power Satellite SYSTEM DEFINITION STUDYPART I/ VOLUME IV MICROWAVE POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMSD180-22876-4DECEMBER 1977 Submitted To The National Aeronautics and Spacc AdministrationLyndon B.Jhnson Space Centerin Fulfillment of the Requiremenisof Contract NAS9-15196 Supervised By Approved: BOEING AEROSPACE COMPANYMISSILES AND SPACE GROUP-SPACE DIVISIONP.O.BOX 3999SEATTLE,WASHINGTON 1 anl. D180-22876-4 RIGINAL PAGE IOF POOR QUALITY SPS Microwave Antenna Deployment The subaray deployment macaine is shown attaching the basic microwave building blocks to thespaceborne antenna sucture.The control cab houses two operators in a shirt sleeve environment,one of whom is connecting the microwave transmitters to the power bus bar using manipulators. 11 福01新8 The SPS system definition study was initiated in December 1976.Part I was completed o1 May 1,1977.Pat Il technical work was completed October 31,1977. The study was managed by the Lyndon B.Johnson Space Center(JSC)of the National Aeronauticsand Space Administration (NASA).The Contracting Officer's Representative(COR)was ClarkeCovington of JSC、JSC study management team members included: Microwave System Andrei Konradi Dickey Amdt Space RadiationEnvironmentMicrowave AntennaCollision ProbabilityMicrowave GeneratorsSystem Engineering andMPTS Computer ProgramMicrowave Biological EffectsConstruction BaseStructure and ThermalAnalysisPhase ControlThermal Cycle SystemsStructural Analysis Analysis Harold Benson Cost Analys's Jim Kelley Man-Machine Interface Bob Bond Don Kessler Jim Cioni Photovoltaic SystemsTransportation SystemsMicrowave Transmitter Lou Leopold Hu Davis Lou Livingston Jim Meany R.H.Dietz and RectennaEnergy ConversionMan-Machine InterfaceRadiation ShieldingMass PropertiesSpace ConstructionDesignPower Dstribution Stu Nachtwey Sam Nassiff Bl Dusenbury Bob Gundersen Bob Ried Alva Hardy Jack Seyl Buddy Heineman Bill Simon Lyle Jenkins Jim Jones Fred Stebbins Dick Kennedy The study was performed by the Boeing Aerospace Company.The Boeing study manager wasGordon Woodcock.Boeing Commercial Airplane Company assisted in the analysis of launch vehiclenoise and overpressres.Boeing technical leaders were: Don Grim Structural DesignPhotovoltaic SPS'sMass PropertiesConstruction and Orbit- Electrical PropulsionPropulsion Ottis Bullock Henry Hilbrath Vince Caluori Bob Conrad Thermal Analysis and OpticsAltemate Antenna ConceptsMicrowave AntennaHuman Factors and Dr.Ted Kramer Frank Kiburg Eldon Davis Walt Lund to-Orbit Transportation Operations Rod Darrow Keith Miller Microwave Design Construction OperationsMicrowave SubsystemConfiguration DesignPhotovoltaicsStructures Owen Denman Dr.Ervin Nalos Integration Earth:-o-Orbit Jack Olson Hal DiRamio TransportationFiight ControlCost Dr.Henry Oman John Perry Bill Emsley Dr.Joe Gauger Scott Rathjen MPTS Computer ProgramDevelopment Jack Gewin Power DistributionThermal Engine SPS's Dan Gregory The General Electric Company Space Division was the major subcontractor for the study.Theircontributions included Rankine cycle power generation,power processing and switchgear,micro-wave transmitter phase control and altemative transmitter configurations,remote manipulators,andthin-tilm silicon photovoltaics. Other subcontractors were Hughes Research Center-gallium arsenide photovoltaics;Varian一 klystrons and klystron production;SPIRE-silicon solar cell directed energy an

FAQs

What is the main focus of this report volume?

It focuses on microwave power transmission systems for the Solar Power Satellite study, including antenna array analysis and related modeling work.

Which antenna topics are covered in the antenna array analysis section?

It covers baseline antenna array design, waveguide radiating stick layout, slot spacing considerations, taper quantization, alternate taper designs, and dimensional/error analyses.

Does the report include radiation pattern and program development content?

Yes. It includes circularly symmetric array radiation pattern studies and the development of a phased array computer program.

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