DocumentCode
1128159
Title
Use of Spacecraft Parabolic Antenna Reflector for Obtaining Electrical Power
Author
Venkataraman, S.T. ; Kosta, Shiv Prasad ; Lakshmeesha, V.K. ; Mathur, R.S.
Author_Institution
ISRO Satellite Centre, India
Issue
1
fYear
1978
Firstpage
209
Lastpage
213
Abstract
It is proposed that by covering the front and back surfaces (partially or fully) of the Earth-pointing parabolic antenna of a geosynchronous satellite with flexible solar cell panels, an important premium of useful raw electrical power can be achieved. Merits and demerits of the proposal are discussed with various diagrams and figures.
Keywords
Antenna feeds; Artificial satellites; Photovoltaic cells; Proposals; Reflector antennas; Rough surfaces; Satellite antennas; Space vehicles; Surface roughness; Thermal stresses;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9251
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAES.1978.308596
Filename
4101939
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