The preliminary design of a permanently manned autonomous space oasis (PEMASO), including its pertinent subsystems, was performed during the 1990 Winter and Spring quarters. The purpose for the space oasis was defined and the preliminary design work was started with emphasis placed on the study of orbital mechanics, power systems and propulsion systems. A rotating torus was selected as the preliminary configuration, and overall size, mass and location of some subsystems within the station were addressed. Computer software packages were utilized to determine station transfer parameters and thus the preliminary propulsion requirements. Power and propulsion systems were researched to determine feasible configurations and many conventional schemes were ruled out. Vehicle dynamics and control, mechanical and life support systems were also studied. For each subsystem studied, the next step in the design process to be performed during the continuation of the project was also addressed.
Project Wish: The Emerald City
1990
177 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Manned Spacecraft , Space habitats , Space stations , Life support systems , Space bases , Space station power supplies , Space station propulsion , Dynamic control , Environmental control , Matter-antimatter propulsion , Nuclear propulsion , Orbital mechanics , Propulsion system configurations , Spacecraft control , Temperature control , Toruses , Wish project
Project WISH: The Emerald City
NTRS | 1991
Project WISH: The Emerald City
NTIS | 1991
Project WISH: The Emerald City
NTIS | 1990
Project WISH: The Emerald City
NTRS | 1990
Project WISH: The Emerald City
NTRS | 1990
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