8.2 Thesis 2: Major Project / Thesis Materials
- Xiao Meng
- Apr 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 28, 2024
GR810_OL1: Thesis 2
Instructor: Laurie Makela
Week 8
After receiving advice and questions from the instructor, I carefully researched and considered the construction location for the space elevator. My online research and learning revealed that the optimal location for a space elevator would be above the Earth's equator, which passes through continents like South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. However, the countries along the equator are not developed. Therefore, I chose Singapore, which is near the equator and is known for its robust economy and advanced infrastructure. If the ideal location is not a concern, I would prefer building the space elevator in California.
Additionally, this week, I developed a prototype for the app. Following the instructor's advice, I included an explanation of how loyalty points work for space elevator travel within the app. For instance, when users order a ticket, it will display how many points they can earn from the purchase. I also adjusted the ticket price to around fifteen thousand dollars.
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