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This wiki is intended to be a repository of information and a baseline for research of the space elevator. | This wiki is intended to be a repository of information and a baseline for research of the space elevator. | ||
# One of the premises of the free software movement is that: a proof of concept, running code, and presence of community are all that are necessary for success in an intellectual endeavor. Cataloging a critical mass of models, spreadsheets, simulations, and documentation, in [[FreeFormats|open formats]], will attract people to help find and solve problems and provide the knowledge needed for the inevitable construction of the space elevator | # One of the premises of the free software movement is that: a proof of concept, running code, and presence of community are all that are necessary for success in an intellectual endeavor. Cataloging a critical mass of models, spreadsheets, simulations, and documentation, in [[FreeFormats|open formats]], will attract people to help find and solve problems and provide the knowledge needed for the inevitable construction of the space elevator. | ||
# [[SpaceElevatorSoftware|No toys.]] Anything can be modeled in software so we will increasingly aim to simulate the real thing. | # [[SpaceElevatorSoftware|No toys.]] Anything can be modeled in software so we will increasingly aim to simulate the real thing. In principle, we can write every line of code (LOTS!) and figure out the location of every atom. With really good software, the hardware work will be more directed and more useful. | ||
# Crawl, walk, run. We have big goals which is fine, and we will get there one step at a time. Any progress is good, however, we are too small to do waste, which is the "No toys" mantra above, and why we should reuse as much as possible. | # Crawl, walk, run. We have big goals which is fine, and we will get there one step at a time. Any progress is good, however, we are too small to do waste, which is the "No toys" mantra above, and why we should reuse as much as possible. | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 7 July 2008
The Space Elevator Development Wiki
Mission
This wiki is intended to be a repository of information and a baseline for research of the space elevator.
- One of the premises of the free software movement is that: a proof of concept, running code, and presence of community are all that are necessary for success in an intellectual endeavor. Cataloging a critical mass of models, spreadsheets, simulations, and documentation, in open formats, will attract people to help find and solve problems and provide the knowledge needed for the inevitable construction of the space elevator.
- No toys. Anything can be modeled in software so we will increasingly aim to simulate the real thing. In principle, we can write every line of code (LOTS!) and figure out the location of every atom. With really good software, the hardware work will be more directed and more useful.
- Crawl, walk, run. We have big goals which is fine, and we will get there one step at a time. Any progress is good, however, we are too small to do waste, which is the "No toys" mantra above, and why we should reuse as much as possible.
Think big: what would we want from NASA and Intel?
Founders
Keith Curtis
Bradley Edwards
Primary Components
Archive of uploaded files that need categorization: Special:Imagelist
Baseline space elevator design:
- to be used as a common starting point for ongoing work
- will be updated continuously as new refinements are made
Major Space Elevator Design Challenges:
- this is the short list of the major technical challenges we are faced with
- these challenges are where people can make the greatest impact quickly
Archive of detailed work:
- detailed calculations, images, designs, etc. will be stored for use and easy retrieval
Simulation software:
- resource code for conducting simulations of elevator components and interactions
- current understanding of relationships will be incorporated
