NASA NTRS · 19970027081
Space Tethers: Design Criteria
Abstract
This document is prepared to provide a systematic process for the selection of tethers for space applications. Criteria arc provided for determining the strength requirement for tether missions and for mission success from tether severing due to micrometeoroids and orbital debris particle impacts. Background information of materials for use in space tethers is provided, including electricity-conducting tethers. Dynamic considerations for tether selection is also provided. Safety, quality, and reliability considerations are provided for a tether project.
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Tomlin, D. D., Faile, G. C., Hayashida, K. B., Frost, C. L., Wagner, C. Y., Mitchell, M. L., Vaughn, J. A., Galuska, M. J.. 1997-07-01. Space Tethers: Design Criteria. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19970027081
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