Electricity: single generator systems – Nonmagnetic-type generator
Patent
1992-01-06
1993-11-09
Hickey, R. J.
Electricity: single generator systems
Nonmagnetic-type generator
244 1R, 372 43, B64G 110
Patent
active
052606392
ABSTRACT:
A method of supplying power to a device such as a lunar rover located on a planetary surface is provided according to the present invention. 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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De Young Russell J.
Lee Ja H.
Schuster Gregory L.
Walker Gilbert H.
Williams Michael D.
Hickey R. J.
Osborne Kevin B.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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