Optical waveguide system for solar power applications in space

Takashi Nakamura

doi:10.1117/12.826255

20 August 2009 Optical waveguide system for solar power applications in space

Takashi Nakamura

Proceedings Volume 7423, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration VI; 74230C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.826255
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper we will discuss an innovative optical system for solar power applications in space. In this system solar radiation is collected by the concentrator array which transfers the concentrated solar radiation to the optical waveguide (OW) transmission line made of low loss optical fibers. The OW transmission line directs the solar radiation to the place of solar power utilization such as: the thermochemical receiver for processing of lunar regolith for oxygen production; or the plant growth facility where the solar light is used for biomass production.

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Takashi Nakamura "Optical waveguide system for solar power applications in space", Proc. SPIE 7423, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration VI, 74230C (20 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.826255

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