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High voltage characteristics of the electrodynamic tether and the generation of power and propulsionThe Tethered Satellite System (TSS) will deploy and retrieve a satellite from the Space Shuttle orbiter with a tether of up to 100 km in length attached between the satellite and the orbiter. The characteristics of the TSS which are related to high voltages, electrical currents, energy storage, power, and the generation of plasma waves are described. A number of specific features of the tether system of importance in assessing the operational characteristics of the electrodynamic TSS are identified.
Document ID
19870003176
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Williamson, P. R. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 23, 1986
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-178949
NAS 1.26:178949
Accession Number
87N12609
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-35502
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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