Powering an in-space 3D printer using solar light energy

被引：1
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作者：
Leake, Skye [1 ]
McGuire, Thomas [1 ]
Parsons, Michael [1 ]
Hirsch, Michael P. [1 ]
Straub, Jeremy [2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ North Dakota, Dept Mech Engn, 243 Centennial Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58202 USA
[2] Univ North Dakota, Dept Comp Sci, Grand Forks, ND 58202 USA
来源：
ENERGY HARVESTING AND STORAGE: MATERIALS, DEVICES, AND APPLICATIONS VII | 2016年 / 9865卷
关键词：
Solar Power Supply; Compact Mirror Arrangement; 3D Printing; Dynamic Mirror Adjustment; Economic;
D O I：
10.1117/12.2223454
中图分类号：
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号：
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要：
This paper describes how a solar power source can enable in-space 3D printing without requiring conversion to electric power and back. A design for an in-space 3D printer is presented, with a particular focus on the power generation system. Then, key benefits are presented and evaluated. Specifically, the proposed approach facilitates the design of a spacecraft that can be built, launched, and operated at very low cost levels. The proposed approach also facilitates easy configuration of the amount of energy that is supplied. Finally, it facilitates easier re-entry based disposal by removing the heavy metals and radioactive materials required for a nuclear-power solution from the craft.
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