Session
Pre-Conference Poster Session II
Location
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Abstract
Initially, the goal of this project was to conduct an experiment using a triple junction solar cell and three LEDs of different wavelengths to attempt to replicate simulation research that predicted a laser power beaming efficiency of 51.15 %. This paper describes the proposed experiment that was planned. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this experiment was impossible to conduct, and the project changed directions towards a literary survey of articles on laser power beaming experiments. This project describes research into the topic of laser power beaming with the purpose of surveying past experiments and identifying viable options for the future. Power beaming has excellent potential for space applications such as the ability to beam power when a spacecraft or lunar rover is in eclipse. This would increase operational time as well as reduce the necessary resources to complete the mission. The variety of successful experiments in this analysis that have potential for future development due to meeting the criteria of power density, efficiency, and more parameters, are the technology that may make these discussed capabilities possible. The hope is that, in the future, experimented and researched designs can be used practically in space to beam power.
Paper for Power Beaming Validation for Space-Based Solar Cells: Survey of Laser Power Beaming Experiments
Power Beaming Validation for Space-Based Solar Cells: Survey of Laser Power Beaming Experiments
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Initially, the goal of this project was to conduct an experiment using a triple junction solar cell and three LEDs of different wavelengths to attempt to replicate simulation research that predicted a laser power beaming efficiency of 51.15 %. This paper describes the proposed experiment that was planned. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this experiment was impossible to conduct, and the project changed directions towards a literary survey of articles on laser power beaming experiments. This project describes research into the topic of laser power beaming with the purpose of surveying past experiments and identifying viable options for the future. Power beaming has excellent potential for space applications such as the ability to beam power when a spacecraft or lunar rover is in eclipse. This would increase operational time as well as reduce the necessary resources to complete the mission. The variety of successful experiments in this analysis that have potential for future development due to meeting the criteria of power density, efficiency, and more parameters, are the technology that may make these discussed capabilities possible. The hope is that, in the future, experimented and researched designs can be used practically in space to beam power.
