session 3

Title

Conceptualizing Space Elevators and Tethered Satellites

Description

The development of a system concept for space elevators [and tethered stallites] requires systems engineering and architecture approaches. IAA study (3-24) entitled "Road to Space Elevator Era" is pulling together initial steps for a new look at space elevators. This study will show how to approach mega-projects with engineering dicipline leading to the initial phase of a program - Concept Development. The members of the study are all focusing on the early engineering and operational steps towards an operational capability, such as defining the missions and laying out the top-level requirements. This session will suggest strategies to illustrate the space elevator development leading to a phenomenal low cost to space infrastructure. In addition, the session can accept the strategies to leverage space tethers as a viable tool for space systems.

Date

2017-09-28

Time

14:45

Room

Riverbank 3

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Peter Swan, Teaching Science and Technology, Inc (TSTI), United States;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Akira Tsuchida, International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), Japan;

• Rapporteur: Mr. Robert E Penny, Cholla Space Systems, United States;