Criswell, D.R. 1996 (April/May - invited) Lunar-Solar Power System: Need, Concept, Pay-offs, Challenges. IEEE Potentials, 4-7.

Abstract: This paper reviews the needs for solar electric power. It describes the lunar solar power systems and methods of producing most of the components from lunar materials. It then sketches the economic advantages of a two-planet economy (Earth and Moon) powered by beamed microwave energy.

Criswell, D.R. and Thompson, R.G. 1996 (January) Data Envelopment Analysis of Space and Terrestrially-Based Large Scale Commercial Power Systems for Earth: A Prototype Analysis of Their Relative Economic Advantages, J. of Solar Energy, Special issue on Power from Space (Ed. P. Glaser), Vol. 56, #1, 119-131, Elsevier Sc. Ltd, Pergamon.

Abstract: Society must develop a large new source of electric power to adequately meet human needs in the 21st Century. The Lunar Solar Power System (LSP) is a new option that is independent of the biosphere. LSP captures sunlight on the moon, converts the solar power to microwaves, and beams the power to receivers on Earth that output electricity. The collimated microwave beams are low in intensity.

Criswell, D.R. (October 1996) Lunar Solar Power System: Review of the Technology Base of an Operational LSP System, IAF-96-R.2.04. 11pp., International Astronautical Society, Beijing, China.

Abstract: The Lunar Solar Power (LSP) System collects solar power on the lunar surface and converts the power to microwaves. The microwaves are transmitted as multiple Power Beams directly or indirectly, using orbital reflectors/retransmitters, to receivers on earth called recetennas. This paper examines the feasibility of using current technologies to implement an operational LSP System. The technologies are ranked in terms of NASA Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). A solid technology base exists for an operational Lunar Solar Power System.

Institute for Space Systems Operations (Annual Reports and description of the UH/UHCL-JSC Post Doctoral Aerospace Fellowship Program).