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The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator - Softcover

Wright, Dennis; Bartoszek, Larry; Burke, A J

 
9781257023677: The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator

Synopsis

This ISEC study report covers three years of research on the interface between a graphene tether for the space elevator and a metal wheel on the climber. This work presents a mathematical model of the interface, provides a reference conceptual design for a pinched-wheel climber, and covers recent advances in graphene manufacturing.

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More information about space elevators can be found at www.isec.org.

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