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
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;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1978.308596
