Magnetic Suspended AB-Structures and Motionless Space Stations

Abstract

In this paper, the writer provides new ideas, theory, and computations for building with the current technology low-cost magnetic suspended structures and motionless space stations up to 37,000 (geosynchronous orbit) km of altitude. These structures (towers) can be used for the launching of spaceships, radio, television, and communication transmissions for tourism, scientific observation of the Earth’s surface, weather of the top atmosphere, and military radiolocation. The main idea and attribute of the invention is the following: The suspended structures (space station) are supported by a MAGNETIC column which has a mass (weight) close to zero. The writer estimates two projects of motionless magnetic space stations: one height is equal to 100 km and the second project up to 37,000 km (geosynchronous orbit). These projects are not expensive and do not require a high crane or complex technology. They do require a superconductive material and a thin strong film composed of artificial fibers. Both materials are fabricated by the current industry. The structures (space stations) can easily be built using present technology without rockets. The structure is built by unreeling a special roll. The structures (towers) can be used (for communication, tourism, etc.) during the construction process and provide self-financing for further construction. The building does not require work at high altitudes; all construction can be done on the Earth’s surface. The transport system (climber) consists of a very simple magnetic engine provided with electricity from a wire connecting the structure with the Earth. Problems involving security, control, repair, and stability of the proposed towers are shortly considered. The writer is prepared to discuss these and other problems with serious organizations desiring to research and develop this project. Magnetic towers may also become a civic symbol giving any city a distinctive landmark such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Ostankino Tower (Russian: Останкинская телебашня, Ostankinskaya telebashnya) in Moscow.