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Tethers in space handbook, second editionThe Tethers in Space Handbook, Second Edition represents an update to the initial volume issued in September 1986. As originally intended, this handbook is designed to serve as a reference manual for policy makers, program managers, educators, engineers, and scientists alike. It contains information for the uninitiated, providing insight into the fundamental behavior of tethers in space. For those familiar with space tethers, it includes a summary of past and ongoing studies and programs, a complete bibliography of tether publications, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of workers in the field. Perhaps its most valuable asset is the brief description of nearly 50 tether applications which have been proposed and analyzed over the past 10 years. The great variety of these applications, from energy generation to boosting satellites to gravity wave detection is an indication that tethers will play a significant part in the future of space development. This edition of the handbook preserves the major characteristics of the original; however, some significant rearrangements and additions have been made. The first section on Tether Programs has been brought up to date, and now includes a description of TSS-2, the aerodynamic NASA/Italian Space Agency (ASI) mission. Tether Applications follows, and this section has been substantially rearranged. First, the index and cross-reference for the applications have been simplified. Also, the categories have changed slightly, with Technology and Test changed to Aerodynamics, and the Constellations category removed. In reality, tether constellations may be applicable to many of the other categories, since it is simply a different way of using tethers. Finally, to separate out those applications which are obviously in the future, a Concepts category has been added. A new section included here on Conference Summaries recognizes the fact that the tether community is growing internationally, and that meetings provide a means of rapid communication and interaction. Finally, the Bibliography section has been considerably updated to include all known references. These are listed by author and by subject and include the papers to be presented at the Third International Conference in May 1989.
Document ID
19920010006
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Penzo, Paul A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab. California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena., United States)
Ammann, Paul W.
(Spectra Research Systems, Inc. Arlington, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 8, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:188756
NASA-CR-188756
Accession Number
92N19248
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-4341
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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