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The tether solution.

Authors :
Johnson, Les
Source :
IEEE Spectrum. Jul2000, Vol. 37 Issue 7, p38. 6p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Presents information on electrodynamic tether, a technology used to place space payloads in their final orbits. Test to be conducted on electrodynamic tether through the Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS) in December 2000; Basic principle of electrodynamic tether thrusters; Process of the ProSEDS experiment; Direct application of ProSEDS. INSET: Tethers in Space: Lessons Learned..

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189235
Volume :
37
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
IEEE Spectrum
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3401061