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From the Publisher: This detailed account of the possibilities of tethers in space, from very practical applications to (near) science fiction, gives an overview of the past, present and future of space tether development and presents the various concepts, ranging from those feasible in the near fut...
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| Zusammenfassung: | From the Publisher: This detailed account of the possibilities of tethers in space, from very practical applications to (near) science fiction, gives an overview of the past, present and future of space tether development and presents the various concepts, ranging from those feasible in the near future to extremely innovative and challenging ideas. It shows how space tethers have already been used to stabilize spacecraft using tidal forces and to generate artificial gravity using a spinning system with a spacecraft connected to a counterweight via a cable. Tethers can also generate electricity by dragging spacecraft through the Earth's magnetosphere, as was attempted with partial success during two Space Shuttle missions. Using electrodynamic forces, conductive tethers can also accelerate or brake a spacecraft. Probably the most exciting tether concept is the space elevator, consisting of an incredibly strong long cable that stretches from the Earth's surface into space Solar powered "climber" machines, which are already under development, could use such a cable to haul cargo into orbit. The author also describes how space tethers can change the orbit of satellites, by effectively moving their center of gravity through the deployment of long cables. Tethers rotating at high speed can be used to accelerate or slow down spacecraft that briefly latch to them. In principle, such "momentum exchange" tethers can be used to fly a space probe from low Earth orbit all the way into orbit around Mars, without the need for rocket propulsion. A tether can also provide scientific information on the magnetosphere of the planet it's orbiting. Michel van Pelt explains the principle of space tethers: what they are and how they can be used in space. He introduces non-technical space enthusiasts to the various possibilities of space tethers, the technological challenges, the potential benefits and their feasibility He illustrates how, because of their inherent simplicity, space tethers have the potential to make space travel much cheaper, while ongoing advances in tether material technology may make even seemingly far-fetched ideas a reality in the not too distant future |
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Autor: van Pelt, Michel
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Contents
Preface ix
1. The Basics 1
Orbits 1
Formation Flying 9
Safety Tethers 11
Artificial Gravity 13
Probe Towing 16
Comet and Asteroid Sample Return 17
Aerobraking 18
Artificial Gravity Assist 18
Momentum Exchange 20
Cable Catapults 22
Electrodynamic Tethers 23
Electrostatic Tethers 27
Beanstalks 29
2. Disruptive Technology 33
New Machines 33
Rocket Propulsion Limits and Limitations 34
Electric Propulsion 43
Solar Sailing 45
Another Way Forward 47
3. Dreams and Ideas 49
Visions of the Future 49
Fiction and Fascination 55
4. Early Experiments 59
Gemini 11 59
Gemini 12 63
VI Space Tethers and Space Elevators
Suborbital 65
Space Shuttle Experiments 70
Satellite Experiments 76
Still Learning 92
5. Into Earth Orbit and Beyond 93
De-Orbiting 93
Spacecraft Stabilization 98
Atmospheric Research 99
Let s Stay Together 101
Gravity in Space 106
One Up, One Down 111
From the Ground Up 124
Tether Propulsion 130
Jupiter 134
Cleaning Up the Belts 138
6. Space Elevators 143
Who Wants a Space Elevator? 143
Building a Beanstalk 147
12,000,000th Floor: Space 153
Out of Order 162
Step by Step 166
Elevators on the Moon and Mars 169
The Aerovator Alternative 172
Space Elevator Versus the Aerovator 176
7. Challenges 179
Cable Material 179
Tether Stability and Control 182
Damage Protection 185
The Price Tag 188
8. Conclusion 193
More to Read 194
Bibliography 197
Books and Reports 197
Papers, Articles, and Presentations 199
Webpages 209
Index 213
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