MAGNETICALLY INFLATABLE SPS WITH ENERGY-STORAGE CAPABILITY Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • A new approach to Superconductive Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) for Solar Power Satellite (SPS) with inherent rigidity is introduced in this paper. The rigidity of this SMES originating from the electromagnetic forces within it, can eliminate the need for mechanical building blocks for support structure. This force can also be used for the deployment of the system in space. In addition, the storage capability of the system allows its use in low earth orbit (LEO) which reduces the launching and transmission costs. The paper also discusses the basic design and the operation of the proposed SPS system. 1995 IEEE

published proceedings

  • IEEE AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAGAZINE

author list (cited authors)

  • EHSANI, M., BILGIC, M. O., PATTON, A. D., & MITRA, J.

citation count

  • 0

complete list of authors

  • EHSANI, M||BILGIC, MO||PATTON, AD||MITRA, J

publication date

  • January 1995