New Energy Conversion Techniques in Space, Applicable to Propulsion
New Energy Conversion Techniques in Space, Applicable to Propulsion
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The powering of aircraft with laser energy from a solar power satellite may be a promising new approach to the critical problem of the rising cost of fuel for aircraft transportation systems. The result is a nearly fuelless, pollution-free flight transportation system which is cost-competitive with the fuel-conservative airplane of the future. The major components of this flight system include a laser power satellite, relay satellites, laser-powered turbofans and a conventional airframe. The relay satellites are orbiting optical systems which intercept the beam from a power satellite and refocus and redirect the beam to its next target.
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New Energy Conversion Techniques in Space, Applicable to Propulsion
1989
35 pages
Report
No indication
English
Air Transportation , Unmanned Spacecraft , Solar Energy , Air transportation , Laser power beaming , Satellite solar energy conversion , Solar power satellites , Economic factors , Laser applications , Turbofan engines , Aircraft configurations , Airline operations , Atmospheric optics , Carbon dioxide lasers , Carbon monoxide lasers , Cassegrain optics , Commercial aircraft , Environment effects , Technology assessment
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