Microwave Power Beaming using Ka-band Radar

Authors

  • Travis Haugstad Western Technical College
  • Joel Nielsen Western Technical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17307/wsc.v0i0.136

Keywords:

Microwaves

Abstract

Power is transferred wirelessly from a ground based microwave transmitter to a receiver flown on a platform attached to a tethered aerostat.  The signal is analyzed using consumer radar detection hardware and developed circuitry.  This signal is analyzed by a programmable microcontroller, or Arduino, and data is then transmitted to a logging computer on the ground via flight computer and base station.  Eventually, a rectenna and receiver will be developed to convert the microwaves to a useable voltage to power on-board instruments.   This technology could be employed as a means to reduce the need for on-board power supplies for CubeSats deployed by the International Space Station, on orbit solar power generation, solar power satellites, etc. 

Author Biographies

Travis Haugstad, Western Technical College

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Student

Joel Nielsen, Western Technical College

Biomedical Electronics Student

References

Kustom Signals, Inc. (2011). Falcon Hand-Held Traffic Radar Operator's Manual. Lenexa, KS: Kustom Signals, Inc.

Lan Sun Luk, J., Celeste, A., Romanacce, P., Chane Kuang Sang, L., & Gatina, J. (1997). Point-to-Point Wireless Power Transportation in Reunion Island. 48th International Astronautical Congress. Turin, Italy: International Astronautical Federation.

Pozar, D. M. (2012). Microwave Engineer, Fourth Edition. Amherst, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Published

2016-02-11

How to Cite

Haugstad, T., & Nielsen, J. (2016). Microwave Power Beaming using Ka-band Radar. Proceedings of the Wisconsin Space Conference. https://doi.org/10.17307/wsc.v0i0.136

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Team Projects