Abstract
We present the concept of power HotSpots wherein the bigger satellites in low earth orbits (LEO), having power generation capacity much larger than CubeSats, can transfer their excess energy to CubeSats in need, using optical wireless technology. This provides a business opportunity for larger enterprises having the capability of launching bigger satellites to sell their power to CubeSats. As a proof of concept, this article presents a basic simulation regarding optical wireless power transfer (OWPT) to CubeSats. In addition, we highlight future research challenges in this area to maximize OWPT.
Keywords
Satellite
Wireless power transfer
Wireless
Power (physics)
Maximum power transfer theorem
Telecommunications
Optical wireless
Proof of concept
Energy transfer
Computer science
Communications satellite
Aerospace engineering
Electrical engineering
Engineering
Physics
Engineering physics
Subject Areas
Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
·Electrical and Electronic Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Optical Wireless Communication Technologies
·Electrical and Electronic Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Satellite Communication Systems
·Aerospace Engineering ·Physical Sciences
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