The Climber-Tether Interface of the Space Elevator

By Larry Bartoszek, A J Burke, Dennis Wright

This ISEC study report covers three years of research on the interface between a graphene tether for the space elevator and a metal wheel on the climber. This work presents a mathematical model of the interface, provides a reference conceptual design for a pinched-wheel climber, and covers recent advances in graphene manufacturing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1257023675
• ISBN13: 9781257023677
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"