Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
Space-platform energy-storage and attitude-stabilization system utilizes variable moment of inertia of two masses attached to ends of retractable cable. System would be brought to its initial operating speed by gravity-gradient pumping. When fully developed, concept could be part of an orbiting solar-energy collection system. Energy would be temporarily stored in system then transmitted to Earth by microwaves or other method.
Keywords:
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Type:
MFS-25331
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NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 6; 2; P. 147
Format:
text
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