Albedd radiation power converter

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1979-10-12

1982-07-06

Sebastian, Leland A.

Electricity: single generator systems

Nonmagnetic-type generator

136202, 136205, 136206, 310306, 310308, H02L 100

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043385605

ABSTRACT:
A heat-to-electricity converter, particularly adaptable for use by high-atude platforms such as aerostats and space stations, for changing heat energy of radiation from the earth to electric power during day and/or night. The converter includes an array of heat-collector sources and radiator heat sinks interconnected by thermoelectric n- and p- doped material elements. The array is fabricated on thin films of plastic and may be mounted on a high-altitude platform. The collectors absorb infrared (IR) heat from the earth and conduct the heat to the thermoelectric elements. The elements convert the heat to electricity. The absorbed heat less the heat converted to electricity is emitted to space by the radiator heat sinks.

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