This paper will present a methodology for assessing relative advantages, disadvantages and conditional implications of different habitat module choices and applications for lunar/ Mars settlements. The process is illustrated using a variety of module types, including conventional horizontal elements, and vertical and horizontal inflatable approaches. Considerations include surface transportation, site preparation, pressurization, outside viewing, and evolutionary settlement growth staging.
Modular Facility Selection and Configuration Considerations for Lunar/Mars Surface Bases
10th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments and Second NASA/ARO/ASCE Workshop on Granular Materials in Lunar and Martian Exploration ; 2006 ; League City/Houston, Texas, United States
Earth & Space 2006 ; 1-10
2006-03-02
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Modular Facility Selection and Configuration Considerations for Lunar/Mars Surface Bases
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