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.
Space Elevator Climbing Construction Method
2015-08-20
Patent
Electronic Resource
English