1. Wireless Power GUI Presented by: Alex Zellner and Dr. Corey Bergsrud
CAPT Mark Oesterreich, USN
Commanding Officer
Dr. Brett Seidle, SES
Technical Director
Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
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2. Wireless Power Analysis GUI:
Capability Overview
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3. WP GUI: Display
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4. WP GUI: Operating Instructions
Con
The Operating Instructions consist of:
- Assumptions / Equations
- Examples / Instructions
- References
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5. WP GUI: Data/Reporting Features
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6. WP GUI: Primary Sections
Parametric Output
Input
Variables
Intermediate
Efficiencies
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7. WP GUI: Input Variables Section
Expanded view:
Parametric
Variables
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8. WP GUI: Efficiency Graphs
Collection
Atmospheric

9. WP GUI: Efficiency Graphs
Rectenna Library
Conversion
Boundary Conditions
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10. WP GUI: Output Variables
Analysis Summary
DC Power
Output
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11. Advanced Features
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12. Atmospheric Attenuation
Equations (ITU): Path attenuation
Temperature, pressure, and humidity
Database (Earth System Research Laboratory)
Temp. and Specific Humidity
Multiple altitudes, across the globe
Monthly values from
Does not assume constant atmosphere
Assumes cloudless atmosphere
Raw data from database [8]
Add Kristina’s help
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13. Generate Report 1) Saves current state of tool
2) Reopen at a later time
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14. Units Conversion Unit selection / conversion in Options Tab
All displayed variables
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15. Space Solar Satellite – to – Mobile Ground Receiver Array(s)
Example
Space Solar Satellite – to – Mobile Ground Receiver Array(s)
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16. Example: Supporting Electrified Battlefield
Wirelessly power a mobile ground station from a satellite
How is it affected by seasonal change? RF
SSPS
Initial Parameters
35 GHz frequency
10 MW transmit power
1 km2 transmit aperture area
Geosynchronous Altitude
36,000 km
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17. Example
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18. Example
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19. Example
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20. Example
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21. Example
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22. Thank you for your time and attention
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23. References
[1] N. Shinohara, “Beam efficiency of wireless power transmission via radio waves from short range to long range,” Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science, Vol. 10, No.4, Dec [2] W.C. Brown and E.E. Eves, “Beamed microwave transmission and its application to space,” IEEE Trans. MTT, Vol.40, No.6, June [3] W.C. Brown, Electronic and Mechanical Improvement of the Receiving Terminal of a Free-Space Microwave Power Transmission System, Raytheon Company, MA, USA, Tech. Rep. PT-4964, Aug. 1977, NASA Rep. CR [4] J.O. McSpadden, L. Fan, and K. Chang, “Design and experiments of a high-conversion-efficiency 5.8-GHz rectenna,” IEEE Trans. MTT, Vol.46, No.12, pp , Dec [5] P. Koert, J. Cha, and M. Macina, “35 and 94 GHz rectifying antenna systems,” in SPS 91-Power From Space Dig., Paris, France, Aug. 1991, pp [6] C. Bergsrud, R. Bernaciak, S. Chaieb, and J. Casler. "Rectenna Array Equipped on Satellites", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 3 (2016), pp [7] Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R). “Recommendation ITU-R P : Attenuation by Atmospheric Gases.” International Telecommunication Union. Sept [8] Earth System Research Laboratory. “Monthly/Seasonal Climate Composites.” National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. < [9] B. Strassner and K. Chang, “Microwave power transmission: historical milestones and system components,” Proc. Of the IEEE, Vol. 101, No.6, June [10] J. Tatum, “Radio Frequency, Directed Energy Weapon Design Tool,” Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 5, No. 4, Fall 2018.
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