Title :
Millimeter wave technology for space power beaming
Author :
Koert, Peter ; Cha, James T.
Author_Institution :
ARCO Power Technol. Inc., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The design and development of millimeter-wave rectennas and power beaming systems are reported. The history of power beaming, the basic components of a high-frequency power beaming system, the advancement of millimeter-wave rectenna technology, and possible terrestrial, space, and lunar applications are discussed
Keywords :
microwave antennas; microwave power transmission; receiving antennas; high-frequency power beaming system; lunar applications; millimeter-wave rectennas; space power beaming; terrestrial applications; Airplanes; Frequency; History; Millimeter wave technology; Moon; NASA; Rectennas; Satellite ground stations; Solar energy; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
