Potential Applications of Electrodynamic Tethers

Published 2021-01-01 From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1 author

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In recent decades, alternative propulsion systems have been investigated and have attracted great interest in the space community. Most of these alternative propulsion systems need propellants. One alternative propulsion system that does not require propellants and is not often discussed is electrodynamic tethers (EDTs). This paper speculates the potential applications of EDTs ranging from radiation belt remediation to momentum exchange tether re-boosting.

Author

Petchetti, Sai Charan Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

Electrodynamic Tethers
Space Propulsion
Aerospace
Engineering Physics

Citation: Petchetti, Sai Charan (2021). Potential Applications of Electrodynamic Tethers. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons ID oai:commons.erau.edu:ijaaa-1654. https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol8/iss4/3 ↗