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The Virginia Tech Space Elevator Team

The Virginia Tech Space Elevator Team. Goal: Design a competitive prototype climber to compete in The Spaceward Foundation’s 2007 Power Beaming Challenge. Bart Briggs, Brian Clements, Fred Cook, Jamie Franks, Will Johnson, Jennifer Rakes Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jack Lesko. Design Overview:

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The Virginia Tech Space Elevator Team

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  1. The Virginia Tech Space Elevator Team Goal: Design a competitive prototype climber to compete in The Spaceward Foundation’s 2007 Power Beaming Challenge Bart Briggs, Brian Clements, Fred Cook, Jamie Franks, Will Johnson, Jennifer Rakes Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jack Lesko • Design Overview: • Design a light-weight structure to support the components of the climber • Design a system of rollers to grip the tether, linked to an electric motor • Design a photovoltaic array and compatible power beaming system to power the climber • Design a control system to allow the climber to climb and descend autonomously

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