Space Power and Propulsion
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2016) | Viewed by 9540
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Space is not only the final frontier, but a classical technology driver pushing our engineering limits. On the other hand, space industry is also quite conservative because every implementation of new technologies increases risks of failure. This creates an interesting environment for space power applications with spin-offs and spin-ins in both directions.
High performance space power systems will be essential for next generation telecom satellites, as well as deep-space probes, manned missions to Mars, or even future launch systems. Novel power solutions may even lead to new space propulsion applications like futuristic fusion powered rockets. Space may even be a resource that we can tap to provide power to Earth or other space probes, using concepts like solar power harvesting and power beaming.
This Special Issue will focus on the recent advancement of space power related technologies and explore leading-edge development as well as potential revolutionary technology concepts that can impact future space missions within the next 20 years.
Prof. Dr. Martin Tajmar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermo-electric power conversion
- new materials or processes for solar energy
- power beaming concepts and applications
- compact nuclear power sources
- fuel cells on satellites
- propulsion applications with advanced power sources
- novel concepts (e.g., using 3D printing or inflatable structures)
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