MAGNETICALLY INFLATABLE SPS WITH ENERGY-STORAGE CAPABILITY

Authors
EHSANI M BILGIC MO PATTON AD MITRA J
Citation
M. Ehsani et al., MAGNETICALLY INFLATABLE SPS WITH ENERGY-STORAGE CAPABILITY, IEEE aerospace and electronic systems magazine, 10(8), 1995, pp. 9-14
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Eletrical & Electronic","Aerospace Engineering & Tecnology
Journal title
IEEE aerospace and electronic systems magazine → ACNP
ISSN journal
08858985
Volume
10
Issue
8
Year of publication
1995
Pages
9 - 14
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-8985(1995)10:8<9:MISWEC>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A new approach to Superconductive Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) for S olar Power Satellite (SPS) with inherent rigidity is introduced in thi s paper. The rigidity of this SMES originating from the electromagneti c forces within it, can eliminate the need for mechanical building blo cks for support structure. This force can also be used for the deploym ent of the system in space. In addition, the storage capability of the system allows its use in low earth orbit (LEG) which reduces the laun ching and transmission costs. The paper also discusses the basic desig n and the operation of the proposed SPS system.