Development of a Laser Power Beaming Demonstration for CLPS Landers
- Paper number
IAC-20,C3,2,4,x60799
- Author
Mr. Ross Centers, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Joshua Schertz, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Curtis Purrington, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. David Dickson, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Loren Kezer, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Adam Janikowski, Hong Kong, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. John Schmit, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Timofey Broslav, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Jef Hinton, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Coauthor
Mr. Leonard D Vance, United States, University of Arizona
- Coauthor
Mr. Himangshu Kalita, United States, University of Arizona
- Coauthor
Mr. Alvaro Flores, United States, University of Arizona
- Coauthor
Mr. Jose Fernandez, United States, University of Arizona
- Coauthor
Prof. Jekanthan Thangavelautham, United States, University of Arizona
- Coauthor
Dr. George Sowers, United States, Colorado School of Mines
- Year
2020
- Abstract
Laser based power transmission represents an enabling technology for moving power from energy rich regions to areas of high demand, while being able to overcome the dramatic topography of the lunar poles [1-4]. To provide the earliest opportunity for flight demonstration of this critical technology, we have designed and conducted relevant environment testing of a low power, minimal mass laser power beaming demonstrator that can be mounted as an ancillary payload on a NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) lander. Our entire system consists of a laser, beam director, target identification system, and multiple FemtoSat receivers [5]. This integrated system is able to test key objectives incrementally. We plan to test methods of ejecting and locating the receiver on the lunar surface, pointing and aiming the laser at the receiver, and powering the receiver. We have tested key components of the system and are moving toward integrated tests.
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