The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator
Published on 3. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
148 pages
978-1-257-02367-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Morrisville
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-257-02367-7 (9781257023677)
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