Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Av Arun K. Misra, Stephen Cohen, Arun K Misra

2 589 kr

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Since the key concept of the space elevator first appeared, tethered space systems have generated much curiosity and interest. Modern-day developments in engineering technology and changes in the space environment have made these technologies a not-so distant reality, although not without the need for further research to be carried out.

Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the subject. Written by two widely recognized experts in the field, the book starts with a brief history of tethered space systems, their potential applications, and a description of past and current space tether missions. This is followed by an in-depth investigation into various aspects of the dynamics and control of rigid and flexible single-tether space systems, tether propulsion, and multi-tether satellite systems. The use of tethers to remove space debris is discussed next alongside other sustainability-related considerations, which make the content all the more relevant in view of the present global pressures that stakeholders in the space sector face. A whole section of chapters on the dynamics of partial and full space elevators concludes the volume.

Builds on from basic fundamentals to advanced, in-depth coverage of tethered space systems
Includes mathematical modeling in each chapter
Considers several applications - from attitude stabilization, momentum exchange, to in-orbit maintenance (such as fueling service, orbit maneuvering, and space debris removal), and many more
Discusses past missions in detail and broaches future ones, including zero-emission lift of cargo to space

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-01
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAerospace Fundamentals, Applications, and Exploration
Antal sidor330
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443288609

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Arun K. Misra is the Thomas Workman Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He has made extensive research contributions in the areas of dynamics and control of tethered satellites, space debris, space robotics, space structures, and space elevators. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics as well as of the American Astronautical Society. He has been elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering and to the International Academy of Astronautics. He has received numerous awards including the Dirk Brouwer Award from the American Astronautical Society. He is a Co-Editor of the journal Acta Astronautica published by Elsevier.Stephen Cohen obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. In conjunction with Prof. Misra, he authored Space Elevator – A Revolutionary Space Transportation System (Springer, 2020), the first-ever comprehensive analysis of the mechanics of space elevators, and has published numerous articles and conference papers on the topic in various journals, including Acta Astronautica. After graduating from McGill, he worked for industry designing and testing space payloads for launch and orbital environments. He became a Physics Professor at Vanier College in 2010, and began a science blog, The Engineer’s Pulse (www.engineerspulse.com) that same year. His first independently published book, Getting Physics: Nature’s Laws as a Guide to Life, was released to the market in January 2023.

1. IntroductionPart I: Space Tethers and Tethered Satellites2. Dynamics of Rigid Tethered Satellite Systems3. Elastic Oscillations of Space Tethers4. Control of Tethered Satellite Systems5. Tethered Multi-body Systems6. Tether Propulsion7. Removal of Space DebrisPart II: Space Elevators8. Partial Space Elevators9. Space Elevator Description10. Elastic Oscillations of Space Elevator11. Climber Effects on Space Elevator Tether12. Conclusions