Performance simulation and evaluation of integrated modular structure with Miura origami
Available online 5 March 2025
As a critical subsystem in space solar power stations (SSPSs), the integrated modular structure plays a pivotal role in energy collection and transmission. Consequently, the mechanical properties of...
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Development and challenges of large space flexible solar arrays
Available online 4 March 2025
To meet the high power supply requirements of spacecraft, the research and development direction of ultra-large flexible solar array technology has been proposed based on increasing the power generation...
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Structural design and performance analysis of large inflatable solar membrane reflector
Available online 4 March 2025
With the growing global energy demand and the pursuit of sustainable energy, solar energy has received widespread attention as a clean and renewable energy source. A structural design of an inflatable,...
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Concentration error analysis of space-based thin-film reflectors
Available online 4 March 2025
Among numerous space solar power systems, the concentrator systems is more favored due to the size of the battery array and the emission cost. Space concentrators generally consider using low-quality...
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A review of module adjustment for space on-orbit assembled antenna
Available online 4 March 2025
Space deployable antennas are extensively utilized in space-based communication, deep space exploration, and earth observation. As the demands for capacity and data transmission rates in human space-based...
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One-dimensional linear distortion similitude research on concentrator unit for SSPS
Available online 3 March 2025
The scaled-model thickness cannot be reduced by the same scaling factor as the length in similitude analysis of the space solar power station (SSPS) large-scale concentrator unit, resulting one-dimensional...
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Coupling dynamic modeling and vibration control of quadruped-robot and large space structure during on-orbit assembly
Available online 25 February 2025
The coupling dynamics problem between the walking robot and large space structures during on-orbit assembly is investigated in this paper. The quadruped walking robot is first chosen as the assembly...
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A review of solar concentration technology applications in deep space exploration: Environmental adaptability and performance comparison
Available online 24 February 2025
Deep space exploration missions and the construction of planetary research stations impose strict demands on energy self-sufficiency systems. Solar energy, due to its abundant availability and sustainability,...
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Optimal design of antenna arrays for microwave power transmission with multiple receiving targets in the radiative near-field
December 2024
This study proposes a method for maximizing the beam collection efficiency (BCE) for a microwave power transmission system with multiple receiving targets in the radiative near-field region. The electric...
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High efficient C-band circularly polarized rectenna array with low-profile and lightweight
December 2024
A high efficient C-band circularly polarized rectenna array with low-profile and lightweight for wireless power transmission of space solar power stations is proposed and designed in this paper. The...
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Polarization design of microwave wireless transmission systems for moving targets
December 2024
Microwave wireless power transfer (WPT) technology enables the efficient, contactless transmission of energy through electromagnetic waves, with widespread applications in wireless charging, remote...
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Recent development of RF-to-dc rectifying technologies for wireless power transfer
December 2024
In this paper, we aim to summarize the recent development of radio-frequency (RF)-to-dc rectifying circuits designed for microwave power transfer (MPT) systems. First, we review the history of the rectification...
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Temperature rise in a realistic arm model illuminated by plane electromagnetic wave
December 2024
In the application of the wireless power transfer process for the space solar power station, the continuous exposure to the electromagnetic wave could lead to significant thermal effect on human health....
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A rectenna with mixing functionality for simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)
December 2024
This paper presents a rectenna with mixing functionality, specifically designed for simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) systems. The antenna uses an electric dipole structure,...
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An estimation method of the 4-port S-parameters used for the E-MIMO approach
December 2024
This paper investigates a novel method for deriving 4-port S-parameters for the E-MIMO approach. In this method, only the self-S-matrices of the transmitting antennas (STT) and receiving antennas (SRR)...
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Theoretical and experimental studies of retro-reflective antenna array for microwave power transmission from space solar power satellite to earth
September 2024
The development of space solar power satellites aims to harvest solar power by artificial satellites over the earth’s geostationary orbit and then deliver the harvested power to the earth wirelessly....
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Research on PV array reconstruction and Full-cycle maximum power point tracking technology of space solar power station
September 2024
Space solar power station is an energy system that converts solar energy into electrical energy in the space environment and then transmits it to the space platform or ground using wireless power transmission...
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Laser wireless power transfer system design for lunar rover
September 2024
In order to address the future power generation needs for scientific exploration of the lunar permanently shadowed regions, this paper proposes a laser wireless power transfer (LWPT) system from a power...
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Terrestrial transparent green energy receiving system designed for Space Solar Power Station
September 2024
In this manuscript, we proposed the concept of a terrestrial transparent energy receiving system for a Space Solar Power Station (SSPS), aiming at solving the problems of environmental destruction and...
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Impact of solar cell failure on the performance of solar arrays in space
September 2024
Space solar power station adopts large-area solar arrays for efficient photovoltaic conversion, making it one of the best solutions to future energy problems. In-orbit failure of solar arrays can affect...
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Technical challenges of space solar power stations: Ultra-large-scale space solar array systems and space environmental effects
September 2024
Space solar power station (SSPS) are important space infrastructure for humans to efficiently utilize solar energy and can effectively reduce the pollution of fossil fuels to the earth’s natural environment....
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Case studies on space solar power in Korea
June 2024
This paper presents the results of research conducted in Korea on the development and implementation of Space Solar Power Satellites (SSPS). The study encompasses the conceptual design of the Korean...
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Study on irradiation effect and damage mechanism in cascode GaN HEMT irradiated by 10 MeV electron
June 2024
This study investigated the irradiation effect of cascode-structure GaN HEMT (High Electron Mobility Transistor) devices, employing high-energy electrons with an energy of 10 MeV and irradiation doses...
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Research progress on the characteristics of current-carrying tribology in electrical transmission
June 2024
The electrical transmission between moving parts requires contact pairs such as rolling rings, sliding rings, connectors, etc. These functional contact pairs can be defined as current-carrying frictional...
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Wireless power transmission based on retro-reflective beamforming technique
June 2024
This review paper is on the retro-reflective beamforming technique for wireless power applications. The primary merit of retro-reflective beamforming technique is that wireless power transmission is...
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