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=Technology Roadmap Sections and Deliverables=
=Technology Roadmap Sections and Deliverables=


* '''2SBSP - Space-Based Solar Power'''
* '''2SSP - Space-Based Solar Power'''


We’ve chosen the acronym 2SBSP to represent our technology of Space-Based Solar Power. The 2 in our acronym implies the system level, within the level 1 system of Renewable Energy Source​. Our level 2 system level can be broken down into level 3 subsystems (High-Efficiency Solar Panels​, Wireless Power Transfer, etc.) and level 4 components (Photovoltaic Materials​, Antenna Structures, etc.).  
We’ve chosen the acronym 2SSP to represent our technology of Space-Based Solar Power. The 2 in our acronym implies the system level, within the level 1 system of Renewable Energy Source​. Our level 2 system level can be broken down into level 3 subsystems (High-Efficiency Solar Panels​, Wireless Power Transfer, etc.) and level 4 components (Photovoltaic Materials​, Antenna Structures, etc.).  


==Roadmap Overview==
==Roadmap Overview==
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The working principle and architecture of Space-Based Solar Power is depicted in the below.  
The working principle and architecture of Space-Based Solar Power is depicted in the below.  


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[[File: Space-based_solar_power_article.png |750px|center]]


This technology transforms solar radiation using a spacecraft with solar panels, then wirelessly transmits it. The energy is then captured by a receiver and converted to electricity before storage and/or distribution.​
This technology transforms solar radiation using a spacecraft with solar panels, then wirelessly transmits it. The energy is then captured by a receiver and converted to electricity before storage and/or distribution.​
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==Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation==
==Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation==


==Roadmap Model using OPM==
==Roadmap Model using OPM==


==Figures of Merit==
==Figures of Merit==

Latest revision as of 23:33, 9 October 2024

Technology Roadmap Sections and Deliverables

  • 2SSP - Space-Based Solar Power

We’ve chosen the acronym 2SSP to represent our technology of Space-Based Solar Power. The 2 in our acronym implies the system level, within the level 1 system of Renewable Energy Source​. Our level 2 system level can be broken down into level 3 subsystems (High-Efficiency Solar Panels​, Wireless Power Transfer, etc.) and level 4 components (Photovoltaic Materials​, Antenna Structures, etc.).

Roadmap Overview

The working principle and architecture of Space-Based Solar Power is depicted in the below.

Space-based solar power article.png

This technology transforms solar radiation using a spacecraft with solar panels, then wirelessly transmits it. The energy is then captured by a receiver and converted to electricity before storage and/or distribution.​

A large solar array would be used to take advantage of the higher intensity sunlight outside of a planet's atmosphere using existing solar panel technology, then the electricity would be converted to an advantageous frequency for wirelessly transmitting long distances in a focused and steerable way – a key technical challenge. Finally, it would be received and converted back to electricity at the ground station or satellite for use.​

Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Allocation

Roadmap Model using OPM

Figures of Merit