NASA NTRS · 19940016114
Method for remotely powering a device such as a lunar rover
Abstract
A method of supplying power to a device such as a lunar rover located on a planetary surface is provided. At least one, and preferably three, laser satellites are set in orbit around the planet. Each satellite contains a nuclear reactor for generating electrical power. This electrical power is converted into a laser beam which is passed through an amplifying array and directed toward the device such as a lunar rover. The received laser beam is then converted into electrical power for use by the device.
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Deyoung, Russell J., Williams, Michael D., Walker, Gilbert H., Schuster, Gregory L., Lee, Ja H.. 1993-11-09. Method for remotely powering a device such as a lunar rover. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940016114
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