This paper describes the concept of a space-tethered atmospheric system, a hybrid craft consisting of an orbiting spacecraft and a downward-deployed aerodynamically-configured satellite. Such a system could conduct hypersonic aerothermodynamics and atmospheric science research in the lower thermosphere (150-90 km). Descriptions of specific tethered atmospheric systems, scheduled tether flight validation experiments, candidate research topics and envisioned capabilities and benefits are provided.


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    Titel :

    Space-tethered atmospheric systems


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.03.1991



    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch