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Baracat, W. A.

Publications and source records attributed to Baracat, W. A..

4 records

NASA NTRS1986

Tethers in space handbook

The handbook provides a list and description of ongoing tether programs. This includes the joint U.S.-Italy demonstration project, and individual U.S. and Italian studies and demonstration programs. An overview of the current activity level and areas of emphasis in this emerging field is provided. The fundamental physical principles behind the proposed tether applications are addressed. Four basic concepts of gravity gradient, rotation, momentum exchange, and electrodynamics are discussed. Information extracted from literature, which supplements and enhances the tether applications is also presented. A bibliography is appended.

Reese, T. G.↗

NASA NTRS1986

Applications of Tethers in Space: Workshop Proceedings, Volume 2

Topics addressed include: tethered orbital transfer vehicle operations, Centaur and Shuttle tether technology; tethered constellations, gravitational effects; Shuttle continuous open wind tunnel; optimal control laws, electrodynamic tether technology; and space station facilities.

Baracat, W. A.↗

NASA NTRS1986

Applications of Tethers in Space: Workshop Proceedings, Volume 1

The complete documentation of the workshop including all addresses, panel reports, charts, and summaries are presented. This volume presents all the reports on the fundamentals of applications of tethers in space. These applications include electrodynamic interactions, transportation, gravity utilization, constellations, technology and test, and science applications.

Baracat, W. A.↗

NASA NTRS1986

Proceedings of a Workshop on Applications of Tethers in Space: Executive Summary

The workshop was attended by persons from government, industry, and academic institutions to discuss the rapidly evolving area of tether applications in space. Many new applications were presented at the workshop, and existing applications were revised, refined, and prioritized as to which applications should be implemented and when. The workshop concluded with summaries developed individually and jointly by each of the applications panels.

Baracat, W. A.↗