NASA NTRS · 19860018938
Tether fundamentals
Abstract
Some fundamental aspects of tethers are presented and briefly discussed. The effects of gravity gradients, dumbbell libration in circular orbits, tether control strategies and impact hazards for tethers are among those fundamentals. Also considered are aerodynamic drag, constraints in momentum transfer applications and constraints with permanently deployed tethers. The theoretical feasibility of these concepts are reviewed.
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Carroll, J. A.. 1986-06-01. Tether fundamentals. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860018938
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