HIGH STRENGTH WINDABLE ELCTROMECHANICAL TETHER WITH LOW FLUID DYNAMIC DRAG AND SYSTEM USING SAME

摘要

A tether, and system using such a tether, adapted to provide mechanical and electrical coupling of an airborne flying platform to the ground. The tether may have a center structural core with electrical conductors on or near the outer diameter of the tether. The tether may utilize exterior configurations adapted to reduce drag.