Tether
AssemblyHigh-strength synthetic rope or hybrid (synthetic + conductive fiber) under 30–100 kN tension, transferring power to ground. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Tether
4 top-level lines as of r2649| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tether Core | airborne-wind-tether-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tether Insulation | airborne-wind-tether-insulation | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Tether Swivel | airborne-wind-tether-swivel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Tether Termination | airborne-wind-tether-termination | 2× | 2 | · | part |