Large Space Structures Formed by Centrifugal Forces

Melnikov, Vitali M.; Koshelev, Vladimir A.

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“…In the future, at the second stage of SSPP creation, a solar-pumped fiber laser at the same wavelength can be developed. Large-sized frameless space structures formed by centrifugal forces can be an effective base for SSPP, which has several advantages over traditional frame analogs (Melnikov & Koshelev, 1998).…”

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Ecological impact on the environment of laser space solar power plants

Melnikov

Maignan

Kozhanova

2022

Nexo Revista Científica

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Climate stabilization and replacement of oil with alternative energy sources are urgent problems in the modern world. Space solar power plants [SSPP] can solve these problems simultaneously. Based on the review of literary sources, we raised one of the primary issues of the SSPP creation related to the need to identify the nature and the extent of its impact on the environment. First, we analyzed the environmental impact of the SSPP and traditional energy sources (thermal power plants, nuclear power plants, and hydroelectric power plants). Second, we considered the environmental impact of various wireless transmission methods of energy from the SSPP: ultrahigh-frequency (microwave) and infrared [IR] laser radiation, and the efficiency of energy transmission from the SSPP. One should emphasize the specific concept of efficiency for these power plants since they have an infinite energy source in the form of the Sun. Thus, the superiority of space solar power plants lies in the absence of nuclear radiation and chemical toxicity, a much higher efficiency, locality of impact (a site with a diameter of 40–50 m on Earth when broadcasting from a geostationary orbit), and a lower cost. For several reasons, mainly due to the terrorist threat, it is advisable to abandon the use of tethered balloons for receiving laser radiation above the clouds to eliminate losses in the atmosphere and carry out a live broadcast and reception of energy on the Earth, creating lasers operating in the windows of atmospheric transparency. One can use local illumination of the atmosphere during the operation of these power plants. The use of laser SSPP is especially relevant for solving the problems of the Arctic and continental shelf development with an extreme climate (taiga and tundra with swamps and permafrost) and for mobile objects and transport.

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Ecological impact on the environment of laser space solar power plants

Melnikov

Maignan

Kozhanova

2022

Nexo Revista Científica

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“…В рамках темы Министерства общего машиностроения «Знамя» был запланирован и осуществлен 4 февраля 1993 года уникальный космический эксперимент на транспортно-грузовом корабле (ТГК) «Прогресс» вблизи орбитальной станции (ОС) «Мир» (рис. 2) [8][9][10][11].…”

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Reusable interorbital tugs of megawatt class: problems and prospects

Melnikov

Михайлович²,

Razoumny

et al. 2020

Vestn. Ross. univ. družby nar., Ser. Inž. issled.

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The possibilities of creating solar reusable megawatt-class interorbital tugs are analyzing. A comparison of solar and nuclear power plants is given, and the advantages of using solar systems are justified. On the basis of a comparative analysis of analogues, such as solar sails, solar reflectors for illumination from Earth's orbit, solar panels of space power plants, the advantages of using frameless centrifugal solar panels in comparison with frame analogues are justified. It is indicated that the design and development, as well as the production and technological reserve and test base are sufficient for the creation of a solar power plant in the Russian Federation. The authors point out the prospect of using oxygen-hydrogen fuels obtained by electrolysis of water in space, which greatly increase the speed of transport operations, and the need to create electro-magnetic accelerators for launching from Earth with large cargo flows. The design evaluation of the parameters of centrifugal solar panels with a capacity of 1 and 5 MW is given. The necessary funding for the work was estimated.

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Phased high frequency current for energy collection in solar arrays

Melnikov

Namiot

2004

Physics Letters A

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Large Space Structures Formed by Centrifugal Forces

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Ecological impact on the environment of laser space solar power plants

Ecological impact on the environment of laser space solar power plants

Reusable interorbital tugs of megawatt class: problems and prospects

Phased high frequency current for energy collection in solar arrays

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