The paper discusses a modular inflatable structure concept for structures on Mars and the moon (where a human tended base will be constructed as a preliminary to a manned mission to Mars). Attention is also given to the environmental characteristics on the moon, Mars, and the earth, structural requirements for a generic structure for either moon or Mars, the moon/Mars design conditions, and the advantages of inflatable structures. Preliminary design calculations for a generic inflated module of size 6.1 x 6.1 x 3 m are presented.


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    Title :

    Inflatable structures - A concept for lunar and Martian structures


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA, AHS, and ASEE, Aerospace Design Conference ; 1993 ; Irvine, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    1993-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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