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Tethered elevator: A unique opportunity for space processingThe latest fluid dynamic and material science experiments in the microgravity environment have emphasized the importance of the residual gravity level and of the g-jitter on fluid physics phenomena. The tethered elevator presents the possibility of providing variable g-levels (both steady and g-jitter) around a very low steady g-level (that can be realized when the elevator is near the center of mass of the space station-tether complex). When positioning a variable periodic oscillation to the payload a clean g-jitter disturbance can be obtained that would not be otherwise obtainable by other systems. These two possibilities make the elevator a facility to help resolve a number of still open questions that are preventing wider utilization of the space environment in the microgravity area.
Document ID
19860018177
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Monti, R.
(Naples Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Applications of Tethers in Space: Workshop Proceedings, Vol. 2
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
86N27649
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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