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    two general concepts have been proposed for delivering solar power to Earth from space. In one, Peter Glaser of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (Cambridge, MA), proposed in 1968 that a huge satellite in geosynchronous orbit around Earth could dependably gather solar power in space. In the sec- ond concept, discussed here, solar power would be col- lected on the moon. In both ideas, many different beams of 12-cm wavelength microwaves would deliver power to receivers at sites located worldwide. Each receiver would supply commercial power to a given region. Such a receiv- er, called a rectenna, would consist of a large field of small rectifying antennas. A beam with a maximum intensity of less than 20% of noontime sunlight would deliver about 200 W to its local electric grid for every square meter of rectenna area. Unlike sunlight, microwaves pass through rain, clouds, dust, and smoke. In both scenarios, power can be supplied to the rectenna at night.

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    two general concepts have been proposed for delivering solar power to Earth from space. In one, Peter Glaser of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (Cambridge, MA), proposed in 1968 that a huge satellite in geosynchronous orbit around Earth could dependably gather solar power in space. In the sec- ond concept, discussed here, solar power would be col- lected on the moon. In both ideas, many different beams of 12-cm wavelength microwaves would deliver power to receivers at sites located worldwide. Each receiver would supply commercial power to a given region. Such a receiv- er, called a rectenna, would consist of a large field of small rectifying antennas. A beam with a maximum intensity of less than 20% of noontime sunlight would deliver about 200 W to its local electric grid for every square meter of rectenna area. Unlike sunlight, microwaves pass through rain, clouds, dust, and smoke. In both scenarios, power can be supplied to the rectenna at night.

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    Lunar Solar Power System

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    Mike S Robinson Solar
    two general concepts have been proposed for delivering solar power to Earth from space. In one, Peter Glaser of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (Cambridge, MA), proposed in 1968 that a huge satellite in geosynchronous orbit around Earth could dependably gather solar power in space. In the sec- ond concept, discussed here, solar power would be col- lected on the moon. In both ideas, many different beams of 12-cm wavelength microwaves would deliver power to receivers at sites located worldwide. Each receiver would supply commercial power to a given region. Such a receiv- er, called a rectenna, would consist of a large field of small rectifying antennas. A beam with a maximum intensity of less than 20% of noontime sunlight would deliver about 200 W to its local electric grid for every square meter of rectenna area. Unlike sunlight, microwaves pass through rain, clouds, dust, and smoke. In both scenarios, power can be supplied to the rectenna at night.

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    LUNAR SOLAR

    POWER

    SOLAR POWER FROM
    SPACE
    LUNAR SOLAR POWER -
    Introduction
    Two concepts have been proposed for
    delivering solar power to Earth from
    space.

    1) A huge satellite in geosynchronous
    orbit around Earth could dependably
    gather solar power in space.
    2) In the second concept discussed here,
    solar power would be collected on the
    moon.
    LUNAR SOLAR POWER SYSTEM
    Technical
    Aspect
    The LPS essentially consists of four parts:
    a huge solar collector, typically made up of solar
    cells (triple junction gallium arsenide )
    A microwave converter
    a microwave antenna on moon, aimed at Earth
    an EARTH based receiver antenna to collect
    the power- called as rectenna

    Explanation
    AN appropriate natural satellite is available for the
    commercial development.
    Solar power is collected on the moon by solar collectors
    which is then converted to microwave beams by the
    bases on the lunar surface.
    Microwaves will deliver power to the rectennas.
    Unlike sunlight microwaves can penetrate through rain,
    clouds, dust, and smoke.
    Rectennas which contain large field of small rectifying
    antennas will then supply commercial power to a given
    region.
    Rectennas can receive power 24hrs a day with the help
    of relay satellites.
    Nd
    LSP ENVIRONMENTAL
    ADVANTAGES
    ELECTRICITY FROM RECTENNAS
    Does not produce greenhouse gasses, fuel spills,
    nuclides, dust,industrial wastes, etc.
    Eliminates need for hazardous facilities (nuclear, dams,
    mines, etc.)
    Enables biosphere-independent power
    Enables remediation of environmental damage, recycling
    of goods, and non-polluting services and transport.
    ENABLES PLANETARY PROTECTION
    Solar reflectors made from lunar materials adjust solar
    flux onto Earth.
    Specialized LSP beams gently deflect dangerous
    asteroids & comets.
    Thank You
    Contact Me--

    Mike S Robinson
    Website: http://www.zerodown.solar
    Phone: 808-343-5402
    Email: mike@solarwavehawaii.com
    Address:7040 Hawaii Kai Drive Suite 26183 Honolulu HI.
    96825

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