The goal of this project was to design a space vehicle prototype for a broad range of long-duration human missions in which gravity is a necessary condition. The concept features a tethered vehicle capable of providing rotationally induced gravity. An elliptical rather than a circular cross section was chosen for the habitable modules to optimize usable floor area for a gravity environment. The design of the pressurized modules focuses on the interior layout and ergonomics for a rotationally induced gravity environment. Other emphases include concepts for the module structure, tether retraction and dynamics, launch configuration, vehicle assembly, and the propulsion system.


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    Title :

    RING: Rotationally Induced Gravity Vehicle with Elliptical Pressurized Modules


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Ninth Biennial Conference on Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments ; 2004 ; League City, Houston, Texas, United States



    Publication date :

    2004-03-03




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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