Space Solar Power Review Vol 4 Num 1&2

Cover	1
Editors List	2
TItle Page	3
Table of Contents	5
Introduction by David Webb	7
Energy From Space: A Vision of the Future by Peter Jankowtsch	9
Abstract	9
International Implications	12
Evolution of the SPS Concept The Utilization of Energy From Space by Petre Glaser	17
Abstract	17
Rationale for the SPS Concept	18
Evolution of the SPS Concept	20
Alternative Concepts for Energy From Space	21
Economic Factors Faoring Development of the SPS	22
Other SPS Development Considerations	23
Environmental Impacts	25
Societal Effects	25
Conclusion	27
References	27
SPS: The Insitutional Challenge by John Logsdon	29
INTELSAT As an Example	29
Reasns For INTELSAT Success	31
Limits To INTELSAT Model	32
Global Context for SPS Development	33
International Cooperation by Jerry Grey	37
Introduction	37
Demand Projections	37
Legal Considerations	38
Military Implications	38
Prior Activities	38
Multinational Considerations	39
Recommendations	39
A System Study of the SPS Concept by Robert PIland	41
Abstract	41
I. Introduction	41
II. The Reference System	42
III. Alternative System Approaches	46
IV. Concluding Remarks	50
References	53
Market Potential and Possible LImitations for SPS by Claverie and Dupas	55
Introduction	55
Assessment of Future Energy Demand	56
Limitations to SSPS Worldwide Us	56
Limitations Induced by Land Requirements	56
Limitations Due to Electricity Distribution Cost	61
Limitation Due to Large SSPS Power Output	62
Conclusion	65
References	65
Space Research In Small Countries by J Ortner	67
Macro-Engineering: An Interenational Perspective by Frank Davidson	71
Financing a SPS Project by C Fawcett	77
Equity	80
Debt	81
Commercial Lending	81
Placings of Long-Term Debt	81
Bonds	81
Finance from Official Sources	82
Export Credit	82
Multilateral Aid Agencies (World Bank, IFC, EIB. etc.)	82
Bilateral Aid	82
Inited Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration	82
Conclusions	83
Insurance of Major Space Projects by Derek Fraser	85
Abstract	85
An Asian Perspective: Fin De Secle Macro-Insurance Center of an Equatorial Island by Manabu Nakagawa	89
Abstract	89
Introduction: Soul and Body	89
Liberation Toward The Space	89
Macro-Insurance For Energy From Space	90
The Fin De Siecle Macro-Insurance	90
Conclusion: For Peaceful International Cooperation	92
References	92
European Questions Related to SPS by D. Kassing	93
Abstract	93
The Potetial of Power Satellites For Europe	93
Availability of Orbital Slots	94
Receiving Sites On Ground	94
Front-End Cost of Power Satellites	100
Institutional Problems	101
References	103
Transportation: Options and High Payoff Choices by Maxwell Hunter	105
Abstract	105
Introduction	105
Supplying Energy	106
Direct Momentum Transfer	116
The Large Throughput Question	119
Conclusions	121
References	122
An Electric Propulsion Transportation System From LEO to GEO Utilizing Beamed Mw Power by Bill Brown and Peter Glasre	125
Abstract	125
Introduction	125
Description and Performance Of The System	127
Technology Background	133
Microwave Power Transmission	133
Transportation	134
Electric Propulsion	134
Expansion of the System and Other Uses	134
Expansion of the System	134
Other Applications	134
References	135
The Shuttle Remote Manpulator System Canadarm - A Robot Arm In Space by CGJ Wagner-Bartak	137
Abstract	137
Introduction	137
The Shuttle Arms - Canadarm	138
System Validation	140
Simulation Model Verification	141
Orbiter/RMS Integrated Preformance	142
Safety In The Presence of Malfunctions	144
Robotics In Space	144
Conclusions	147
Space Station: An Early Expreimental SPS - Magoto Nagatomo	149
Abstract	149
Introduction	149
Technical Options And Evaluation Criteria	149
Experimental Study	150
MINIX Experiment (2)	150
SEPAC Experiment (3)	151
Space Station	152
Study 1	152
Study 2	153
Study 3	153
Study 4 (7)	153
Study 5	154
10MW SPS Experiment	155
Premise	155
System Concept	156
Mission Operation	156
Laser Option (7)	157
Macroproject Phase	158
Macrophase 1	159
Macrophase 2	159
Macrophase 3	159
Conclusion	160
References	160
Power Generation Considerations FOr The Integration of Terrestrial and ET Solar Genreators Into Existing Power Gneration Systems by Stoy	161
Introduction	161
Example 1	161
Example 2	162
The Effects of the Terrestrial Decentral Application of Photovoltaic Systems	162
Effects of an Individual Facility	162
Effects on the Power Generating System	163
Effects on the Distribution Network	164
Evaluation of the Effects	165
The Effects of ET Use Of Photovoltaic Plants	166
Extraterrestrial Photovoltaic Power Plant Interconnected with Conventional Power Plants	166
Effects on the Transmission Network	170
Summary and Prospects	171
Space Solar Power In Perspective by Gordon Woodcock	175
Abstract	175
Introduction	175
The Technical Challenges	177
Environmental Issues	178
Microwave Power	179
Land Use	180
Space Transportation Effects	180
Sky Pollution	181
The Reference System	181
Cost Issues	183
What's New?	185
Conservation	185
Carbon Dioxide	185
The Space Shuttle	185
for an SPS program to be practical.	186
What Should We Be Doing?	186
References	187
UNISPACE 82: A Report Of The Conference by Rashmi Mayur	189

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