The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator
ByDennis WrightLarry Bartoszek
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This ISEC study report covers three years of research on the interface between a graphene tether for the space elevator and a metal wheel on the climber. This work presents a mathematical model of the interface, provides a reference conceptual design for a pinched-wheel climber, and covers recent advances in graphene manufacturing.
Details
- Publication Date
- Nov 4, 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781257023677
- Category
- Engineering
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Dennis Wright, By (author): Larry Bartoszek, By (author): A.J. Burke, By (author): David Dotson, By (author): Hassan El Chab, By (author): John Knapman, By (author): Martin Lades, By (author): Adrian Nixon, By (author): Paul Phister, Jr., By (author): Peter Robinson
Specifications
- Pages
- 146
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)