Magazine Article

Failure-Resistant Multiline Tethers

TBMG-6812

04/01/2000

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Hoytethers™ are failure-resistant multiline tethers named after their inventor, Robert Hoyt. They were originally intended for use in outer space to provide reliable tethering of satellites in the presence of orbital-debris and micrometeorite impacts that can sever single-line tethers. Hoytethers™ may also be adaptable to terrestrial use as tensile structural members in situations in which high reliability is required, such as climbing ropes, suspension bridges, and towering cables.

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"Failure-Resistant Multiline Tethers," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2000.
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Apr 1, 2000
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TBMG-6812
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Magazine Article
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English