Electricity: single generator systems – Nonmagnetic-type generator
Patent
1980-09-15
1983-01-11
Hickey, R. J.
Electricity: single generator systems
Nonmagnetic-type generator
244158R, 244173, 310306, B64G 110, B64C 3902
Patent
active
043684157
ABSTRACT:
Solar energy is collected by collector means supported in space by geostationary satellite and directed to an air buoyant intermediate platform at a position within the upper atmosphere. The laser energy is there converted to microwave energy and beamed down to earth.
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Gregory Douglas A.
Henderson Ross A.
British Aerospace
Hickey R. J.
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