The mathematical model considers a large particle (m sub 1), such as a space station, and a smaller particle (m sub 2), connected by an ideal, massless tether, i.e., one incapable of sustaining other than tensile loads. The problem situation described offers a practical solution which should be quite useful in certain space flight operations, especially for the transfer of cargo and personnel and for retrieval and rescue operations. The idea is simple in its application and does not appear to require sophisticated hardware. An appealing advantage is that it is infinitely reusable, i.e., it could be rewound and used over and over again.


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    Titel :

    Analytical solution for extensible tethers


    Beteiligte:


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1974-04-01


    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch


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