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But solar panels in space can be much larger and dust free.
by diggernet 8y ago
But solar panels in space can be much larger and dust free.
- stouset 8y agoWouldn’t they have to beam that energy down to a dust-free sensor?
- diggernet 8y agoI believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that a microwave receiver is less sensitive to dust than solar panels. Also, if you've got a large solar array in space sending a focused beam of energy to a rover, the receiver can be hit with much more power than a same sized solar panel, which can more than offset any losses from dust on the receiver.