This paper explains a concept for a high payload capacity tether. This tether is not a traditional tether in that it does not generate thrust from electromagnetic fields, but rather transfers momentum from one object to another. It does this in a manner and to an extent not previously proposed.
A High Payload Capacity Tether System
Eighth International Conference on Engineering, Construction, Operation, and Business In Space; Fifth International Conference and Exposition and Demonstration on Robotics for Challenging Situations and Environments ; 2002 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Space 2002 and Robotics 2002 ; 91-95
2002-06-07
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
A High Payload Capacity Tether System
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