Space Solar Power Review Vol 2 Num 3 1981

Cover	1
Editorial	2
The Space Shuttle - A New Beginning by Peter Glaser	4
Letters to the Editor	6
Projecting International Political Reaction to SPS by Stoil and Brownell	10
Satellite Power as a Common Heritage Issue	11
SPS And Future National Capabilities	12
The Format of International Political Reaction to SPS	13
National Interest and International Political Reaction To SPS	15
The Role of International Law in International Reaction to P	16
Preparing for the Inevitable Debate	17
Refernces	21
SPS: Results of a Public Outreach Program	22
SPS: The Ionosphere and Communications by Duncan and Gordon	28
Abstract	28
1. Introduction	28
2. Microwave Bean Effects on the Ionosphere	29
2.1 Resistive Heating	30
2.1.1 Enhanced Electron Heating	31
2.1.2 Experimental Observations	32
2.2 Collective Plasma Phenomena	35
2.2.1 Thermal Self-Focusing Theory	36
2.2.2 Experimental Observations	38
2.2.3 Short-Scale Striations	40
2.3 Other Effects	42
2.3.1 Parametric ami Resonant Plasma Interactions	42
2.3.2 Thermal Self-Focusing in the Lower Ionosphere	42
2.3.3 Electric Breakdown of the Neutral Gas	42
2.3.4 Atypical Ionospheric Conditions	43
3. Emmission Effects of Heavy Lift Lauch Vehicles (HLLV)	43
3.1 Depletion Chemistr	43
3.2 Relevant Observations	44
4. Impacts of Communications	45
5. The Impact of Modified Ionosphere on the SPS	49
6. Conclusion	50
References	50
Use of Lunar Materials in Space Construction by Edwin Roeddre	52
Introduction	52
High-Potassium Glass	53
Silica	54
Chemical Separation of Lunar Soil	55
Extraction of Water	55
Parallels with Terrestrial Pyrometallurgical Practice	56
Lunar Exploration for Suitable Mining Sites	57
General Nature of Needed Materials: Usee in Tension vs Compression	57
Demandite	57
Fused Basalt	58
Foamed Silicate Melts	59
References	60
Preparation of Cell Feed Materials for Aluminum and Magnesium Production by James Barklay	62
Abstract	62
CELL FEEDS FOR MAGNESIUM PRODUCTION	62
CELL FEED FOR ALUMINUM PRODUCTION	63
BUREAU OF MINES ALUMINA RESEARCH	65
Magnesium Reduction Processes For Use In Space by Leontis and Vaaler	74
Introduction	74
Commercial Methods	74
The Dow SeawaterlElectrolytic Process	75
Anhydrous MgCl2 Electrolytic Process	75
Silicothermic Magnesium Process	77
Energy Consumed in Magnesium Production	78
Cell Design	81
Special Considreation for Magnesium Production In Space	82
Feed Materials	82
Separation of Products	83
Anode Materials	83
Other Electrolytic Methods	83
Conclusions	83
References	84
Chronic Exposure of a Honey Bee Colony to 2.45 GHz Continuous Wave Microwaves by Westerdahl and Gary	86
Abstract	86
Introduction	86
Methods and Materials	87
Results and Discussion	94
References	98
Survival, Development and Teratology of Honey Bee Brood Following Exposureto 2.45 Ghz Continuous Wave Radiation by Westerdahl and Gary	100
Abstract	100
Methods and Materials	101
Results and Discussion	104
References	106
A Technical Note of the SPS Energy Analysis of Herendeen Et Al by Robert Spear	108
XXXI Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, Tokyo, Japan, 21-28 September 1980 by Frederick Osborn	110
Press Briefing of the US DOE SPS Concept Development and Evaluation Program Final Report, Dec 3, 1980 By Peter Glaser	120
A. Technology	121
B. Environment	121
C. Resources	121
D. Institutional Issues	122
E. International Considerations	122
F. Public Concerns	122
G. Comparative Assessment	122
H. Conclusions	123
I. Recommendations	123
Errata	126

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