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Encounters between SPS power beams and satellites in lower orbits

P. K. Chapman

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Interference between the solar power satellite (SPS) power beam and other satellites in lower orbits is described. Measures which might be taken to reduce the frequency of beam/satellite encounters or to minimize the effects of the encounters are discussed.

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Interference between the solar power satellite (SPS) power beam and other satellites in lower orbits is described. Measures which might be taken to reduce the frequency of beam/satellite encounters or to minimize the effects of the encounters are discussed.

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Interference between the solar power satellite (SPS) power beam and other satellites in lower orbits is described. Measures which might be taken to reduce the frequency of beam/satellite encounters or to minimize the effects of the encounters are discussed.

Key concepts: Satellite, Beam (structure), Power (physics), Remote sensing, Physics, Environmental science, Geodesy, Meteorology

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