Thermoelectric Generators and Visual Wavelength Lasers for Orbit-To-Ground Power Generation and Transmission

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Valentin Soloiu

Location

Poster 147

Session Format

Poster Presentation

Academic Unit

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Background

  • Our project examines the use of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) of two different material compositions in conjunction with visible wavelength lasers to generate and distribute power from Earth or Solar orbit to other spacecraft or Earth-based facilities and devices.

  • In this study, we examine the effectiveness of Bismuth Telluride and Calcium Manganese Oxide thermoelectric generators as a remote power source for a photovoltaic array connected wirelessly via a 405nm laser.

  • Such a technology promises to revolutionize Earth’s power grids and provide rapid response capabilities in the event of an emergency.

Keywords

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing Student Research Symposium, Generators, Lasers, Transmission

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Start Date

2022 12:00 AM

January 2022

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Thermoelectric Generators and Visual Wavelength Lasers for Orbit-To-Ground Power Generation and Transmission

Poster 147