Speaker
Dennis Wright
(SLAC)
Description
The space elevator is a means for moving large amounts of mass into space at relatively low cost. Modern concepts of this structure involve a gravitationally stabilized thin tether made of strong materials such as carbon nanotubes or single-crystal graphene, extending to an altitude of 100,000 km. Along the full length of the tether are many hazards, such as space debris, solar storms, radiation damage on tether materials and electromagnetic de-stabilzation of tether motion, which must be studied. The planned use of Geant4 for each of these studies will be discussed after a brief introduction to the space elevator concept.
Summary
Space elevator, Geant4 simulation of space elevator hazards.
Primary author
Dennis Wright
(SLAC)
