The Challenge
The challenge is to establish a climber structure in compliance with predetermined requirements. The challenge is focused on the efficiency of the climber and the payload system.
The participation includes:
- The submission of a paper about the development process of the climber.
- A short presentation of the climber development process.
- The drive of the climber.
Main Rules and Requirements
General
- The climber has to drive 50m vertically on a round rope or a flat tether.
- The dimensions of the climber (including payload) must not exceed 1m x 1m x 2m (length, width, height).
- The climber (including payload) must not weigh more than 20 kg.
- The climber must be mounted on the rope/tether without a disassembly of the latter.
The detailed Handbook is available at Downloads.
Payload
- Different payloads are provided by the organizers of the European Space Elevator Challenge.
- Each payload weighs approximately 1.1 kg.
- The payload must not be required for the functional capability of the climber.
A technical drawing is available at Downloads.
Safety
- The climber has to fulfill certain safety requirements like engineering standards and design specifications.
Some safety standards are available at Downloads.
Levels of participation
| Control-Mode | Energy Supply | |
| Level 1 | Remote-Controlled | Battery |
| Level 2 | Autonomous | Battery |
| A climber can only be registered for one level | ||
Evaluation
Scoring
The power consumption of each climber will be measured the organizers of the European Space Elevator Challenge for determination of the efficiency.
Special Awards
- Technology Award
- Innovation Award
