Speaker
Dr
Dennis Wright
(SLAC)
Description
The space elevator is coming closer to reality as strong materials research advances. Research into the dynamics of very long tethers, tether climber and power beaming technologies is underway and Geant4 has a substantial role to play in these efforts. Space elevator basics will be discussed, followed by a sketch of likely Geant4 applications to the study of radiation effects, magnetosphere environment and micrometeorite damage. The talk will conclude with a projected completion schedule and a summary of groups currently involved in the project.
Primary author
Dr
Dennis Wright
(SLAC)
