Engineering topics

Larock, R. I.

Publications and source records attributed to Larock, R. I..

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NASA NTRS1978

Satellite power systems program

The Department of Energy and NASA are engaged in an intense three-year analysis to determine what course of action the Federal government should pursue relative to this nonconventional energy system. Information is presented in the form of charts for the following: (1) program organization; (2) major program milestones; (3) activity schedule for the program; (4) preliminary baseline comparison by two Systems Definition Centers; and (5) program definition plan (funding by agency management responsibility).

Larock, R. I.↗

NASA NTRS1978

Satellite power systems /SPS/ overview

The concept of using a number of very large satellites in geostationary equatorial orbit to convert solar energy into electricity and then to microwave energy transmitted back to earth is given a brief historical overview. The major program elements and organizational responsibilities in the DOE/NASA program for satellite power systems are schematized. The timetable calls for preliminary program recommendations in May, 1979, and final program recommendations in June, 1980. With the exception of the microwave effects studies, all work will be analytical. Overall funding for the effort has been set at $15.6 million.

Larock, R. I.↗