A potential application of General Systems theory: KESTS, a unique transportation technology concept & implications (1994)

An exercise application of General Systems Theory: Review the fundamental concept of "transportation;" the theory and application of "Kinetic Energy Supported Transportation Structures," including an integrated earth-surface-to-GEO bridge system; lunar-surface-to-earth orbit transportation; and building a mile-diameter space research habitat in LEO using modified Spacelab & Shuttle technologies.