Space Systems/loral, LLC

Donald C Briggs

Randall D Tyner

William R Avellino

Daniel E Collins

Harold L Hillesland

Brian D Lewis

A satellite is formed with a signal translation and amplification system which includes at least one communication path. Each communication path includes a plurality of radiation-cooled TWTs powered by a single EPC. Also included in the communication path is a high efficiency radiation panel capable of transmitting heat generated by said TWTs and EPC into space; as well as a radiating collector which is directly applied to each TWT, and is capable of transmitting heat generated by said TWT into space.

Power enhancement techniques for high power satellites

Signal translation and amplification system including a thermal

The invention is directed to an electrically conductive current collector suitable for use in corrosive environments at high temperatures. The current collector comprises a shaped carbon/carbon material consisting of a woven arrangement of substantially continuous carbon filaments having a high tensile modulus impregnated with carbon particulate. The invention is also directed sodium/sulfur batteries employing same, generally as the current collector/container.

Carbon/carbon materials useful as NA/S battery container/current

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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Donald C Briggs