NASA NTRS · 19870001511
Guidebook for analysis of tether applications
Abstract
This guidebook is intended as a tool to facilitate initial analyses of proposed tether applications in space. Topics disscussed include: orbit and orbit transfer equations; orbital perturbations; aerodynamic drag; thermal balance; micrometeoroids; gravity gradient effects; tether control strategies; momentum transfer; orbit transfer by tethered release/rendezvous; impact hazards for tethers; electrodynamic tether principles; and electrodynamic libration control issues.
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Carroll, J. A.. 1985-02-01. Guidebook for analysis of tether applications. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870001511
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