The satellite power systems point design concept is described. The concept definition includes satellite, ground and space systems, and their relationships. Emphasis is placed on the definition of the GaAlAs photovoltaic satellite system. The major subsystems of the satellite system including power conversion, power distribution and control, microwave, attitude control and stationkeeping, thermal control, structures, and information management and control are discussed.
Satellite Power Systems (Sps) Concept Definition Study. Volume 4: Sps Point Design Definition
1978
220 pages
Report
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English
Electric Power Production , Electric Power Transmission , Solar Energy , Unmanned Spacecraft , Space Technology , Design analysis , Satellite power transmission (To earth) , Solar cells , Systems analysis , Energy storage , Photovoltaic cells , Satellite solar energy conversion , Solar generators , Systems engineering , Satellite solar power stations , Microwave power transmission