A method of constructing an elevator core structure for a space elevator tower. The actively stabilized space elevator tower is a pneumatically pressurized structure formed from flexible sheet material. This construction method comprises raising a core segment with a climbing construction elevator that grips the outer surface of the core structure, sliding the core segment on top of the core structure on a horizontal track, and actively adjusting the core structure's center of mass. The freestanding tower can be used for launch activities, tourism, observation, energy generation, scientific research, and communications.


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    Title :

    Space Elevator Climbing Construction Method


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2015-08-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    E04H Gebäude oder ähnliche Bauwerke für besondere Zwecke , BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES / B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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