Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Wireless Power Transmission in a Space Environment [PDF]
AUTHORS	William J. Robinson, Jr. 1970 5 4 233-244
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Abstract NASA plans to have a space station complex in earth orbit by the late-70's to provide a facility for performing scientific experiments over long periods. The plans call for a space station, experimental modules, and logistic vehicles. The experimental modules will include free-flying observatories equipped to measure radiation sources such as X-ray, stellar, solar, and high energy. The problem of providing electrical power to these free-flying satellites has no clear-cut solution. Microwave power transmission is one of several proposed solutions being evaluated by NASA. The current in-house and contractually-supported programs have surveyed the present status of microwave power transmission and sponsored experimental measurements on the overall efficiency of a microwave power transmission link. These experimental results are described.