The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys th...The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys the research experiments and development efforts related to space solar power stations and microwave wireless power transmission technologies worldwide.The objective is to assess the progress and current state of this technological foundation,determine the necessary focus for developing high-power microwave wireless power transmission technology,and provide clarity on the direction of future technology development in these areas.Finally,a distributed space solar power station plan that is immediately feasible is proposed.展开更多
In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave pow...In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave power beam,a technology known as microwave power transmission(MPT).Due to the vast transmission distance of tens of thousands of kilometers,the power transmitting antenna array must span up to 1 kilometer in diameter.At the same time,the size of the rectifying array on the ground should extend over a few kilometers.This makes the MPT system of SSPSs significantly larger than the existing aerospace engineering system.To design and operate a rational MPT system,comprehensive optimization is required.Taking the space MPT system engineering into consideration,a novel multi-objective optimization function is proposed and further analyzed.The multi-objective optimization problem is modeled mathematically.Beam collection efficiency(BCE)is the primary factor,followed by the thermal management capability.Some tapers,designed to solve the conflict between BCE and the thermal problem,are reviewed.In addition to these two factors,rectenna design complexity is included as a functional factor in the optimization objective.Weight coefficients are assigned to these factors to prioritize them.Radiating planar arrays with different aperture illumination fields are studied,and their performances are compared using the multi-objective optimization function.Transmitting array size,rectifying array size,transmission distance,and transmitted power remaine constant in various cases,ensuring fair comparisons.The analysis results show that the proposed optimization function is effective in optimizing and selecting the MPT system architecture.It is also noted that the multi-objective optimization function can be expanded to include other factors in the future.展开更多
Space solar power(SSP)system,a major type of space-based power-generating equipment,is an important infrastructure providing massive,continuous,and stable green electricity by utilizing solar energy in space.Many coun...Space solar power(SSP)system,a major type of space-based power-generating equipment,is an important infrastructure providing massive,continuous,and stable green electricity by utilizing solar energy in space.Many countries and organizations consider SSP to be one of the most promising clean energy sources.The historical activities of SSP in the world are summarized.This review focuses on the significant development of SSP during the last 10 years,which is the most important period for SSP.The latest international SSP development programmes in the United States,ESA,Japan,China,UK and Korea are presented.Some significant solar power satellite(SPS)concepts proposed in the decade,including typical SPS-ALPHA,MR-SPS,CASSIOPeiA SPS,et al.,are introduced.The technical and non-technical challenges are also listed and several important in-space demonstration missions in recent years and in the near future are introduced.The conclusion is that the next 5 to 10 years will be an important period for rapidly developing the key technologies and conducting on-orbit demonstration and application.Controlling the mutual position relationship between the solar array and the transmitting antenna becomes a core issue to be considered in the innovative design of the SPS.Wireless power transmission technologies would be the demonstration focus for the first step.It is expected that the first commercial SPS would be constructed as early as 2040.展开更多
基金Entrusted Fund of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT),Japan(JPJ012368C02401)。
文摘The microwave wireless power transmission technologies for space solar power station are a crucial field in the international space sector,where various countries are competing in its development.This paper surveys the research experiments and development efforts related to space solar power stations and microwave wireless power transmission technologies worldwide.The objective is to assess the progress and current state of this technological foundation,determine the necessary focus for developing high-power microwave wireless power transmission technology,and provide clarity on the direction of future technology development in these areas.Finally,a distributed space solar power station plan that is immediately feasible is proposed.
文摘In the last decade,space solar power satellites(SSPSs)have been conceived to support net-zero carbon emissions and have attracted considerable attention.Electric energy is transmitted to the ground via a microwave power beam,a technology known as microwave power transmission(MPT).Due to the vast transmission distance of tens of thousands of kilometers,the power transmitting antenna array must span up to 1 kilometer in diameter.At the same time,the size of the rectifying array on the ground should extend over a few kilometers.This makes the MPT system of SSPSs significantly larger than the existing aerospace engineering system.To design and operate a rational MPT system,comprehensive optimization is required.Taking the space MPT system engineering into consideration,a novel multi-objective optimization function is proposed and further analyzed.The multi-objective optimization problem is modeled mathematically.Beam collection efficiency(BCE)is the primary factor,followed by the thermal management capability.Some tapers,designed to solve the conflict between BCE and the thermal problem,are reviewed.In addition to these two factors,rectenna design complexity is included as a functional factor in the optimization objective.Weight coefficients are assigned to these factors to prioritize them.Radiating planar arrays with different aperture illumination fields are studied,and their performances are compared using the multi-objective optimization function.Transmitting array size,rectifying array size,transmission distance,and transmitted power remaine constant in various cases,ensuring fair comparisons.The analysis results show that the proposed optimization function is effective in optimizing and selecting the MPT system architecture.It is also noted that the multi-objective optimization function can be expanded to include other factors in the future.
基金Civil Aerospace Technology Research Project(D010103)。
文摘Space solar power(SSP)system,a major type of space-based power-generating equipment,is an important infrastructure providing massive,continuous,and stable green electricity by utilizing solar energy in space.Many countries and organizations consider SSP to be one of the most promising clean energy sources.The historical activities of SSP in the world are summarized.This review focuses on the significant development of SSP during the last 10 years,which is the most important period for SSP.The latest international SSP development programmes in the United States,ESA,Japan,China,UK and Korea are presented.Some significant solar power satellite(SPS)concepts proposed in the decade,including typical SPS-ALPHA,MR-SPS,CASSIOPeiA SPS,et al.,are introduced.The technical and non-technical challenges are also listed and several important in-space demonstration missions in recent years and in the near future are introduced.The conclusion is that the next 5 to 10 years will be an important period for rapidly developing the key technologies and conducting on-orbit demonstration and application.Controlling the mutual position relationship between the solar array and the transmitting antenna becomes a core issue to be considered in the innovative design of the SPS.Wireless power transmission technologies would be the demonstration focus for the first step.It is expected that the first commercial SPS would be constructed as early as 2040.
