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This is a site presenting a sample design for Allen Meece's Virtual Beanstalk Project. For now, it's a collection of various correspondence on the subject, roughly organized. Some technical discussions are also included.
In the meantime, please feel free to check out these additions to the VBP's FAQ for my sample design.
Or just sit and read while I scratch out test files.
I. About the VPB
General Rationale for the Virtual Beanstalk
A. More VBP FAQ (CME's Prototype Idea)
B. Modeling the Virtual Beanstalk
Some Equations for Modelling the Virtual Beanstalk
Simulation Program for Free Balloon written in QBasic
C. Future Plans
The Aerie Ferries and The Beanstalk Forest
Some Good Technical Projects for Volunteers
II. The Upper Atmosphere and Operating Conditions
Upper Level Temperature Distribution
III. The Tether
Tether Tension and platform drag
IV. The Platform
A. The Lift Cells
Tether Tension and Lift Cell Structure
Lift Cells Deployed from Reels
Balloon Pressure and Tether Tension
Superpressure Cell Venting and Taut Shrouds
B. The Crew Cabin
The Virtues of A Small Airlock
An Opinion on Solar Power for Life Support
Solid Oxidizer Oxygen Reserves
C. The Keel
D. The Launch Rail
E. Construction and Maintenance
V. The Elevator
A. Elevator Operations
How Increased Tension Aids the Elevator
B.Types of Elevator
1. Balloon Elevator
Center Truss/Tether Guide Sketch for Balloon Elevator
2. Bucket Elevator
3. Lifting-body Hybrid Elevators
VI. The Ground Station
A. The Winch
B. The Launch Point
C. The Recovery System
You should also feel free to check out the new forum.
Have a nice day.
