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Applications of Tethers in Space, Volume 1The tethered satellite system is described including tether fundamentals. Applications of very long tethers in space to a broad spectrum of future space missions are explored. Topics covered include: science, transportation, constellations, artificial gravity, technology and test, and electrodynamic interactions. Recommendations to NASA are included.
Document ID
19850012029
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Alfred C. Cron
(General Research Corporation McLean, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1985
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CP-2364
M-475
NAS 1.55:2364
Report Number: NASA-CP-2364
Report Number: M-475
Report Number: NAS 1.55:2364
Meeting Information
Meeting: Applications of Tethers in Space, Volume 1
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Country: US
Start Date: June 15, 1983
End Date: June 17, 1983
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
85N20339
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-35403
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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