| Title: | A new concept for a lunar settlement |
| Authors: | Joshua Lalonde, Author |
| Material Type: | ISU Individual Project |
| Publisher: | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University, 2018 |
| Format: | 1 electronic resource (vii, 38 p.) / col. ill. |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references |
| Languages: | English |
| Description: | The present report discusses the early technological considerations for a first lunar base. In the first part, a location at the lunar South Pole for a first lunar base is carefully chosen based on five main criteria: (1) availability of an abundant power source; (2) a reliable communications link with the Earth; (3) easy access to sites of scientific interest; (4) good protection from the harsh space environment; (5) simple logistics and transportation possibilities. Among the sites considered, the one best answering these criteria is a portion of the Shackleton crater rim, provided the crater's interior is relatively easy to access. The second part of the report builds upon this result by proposing a concept for manufacturing lunar modules, providing continuous power, and for a closed loop life support system. It is found that printing modules using water ice potentially found inside Shackleton crater may be an interesting solution, while using a combination of photovoltaic solar cells and fuel cells for power supply, as well as multiple cultures for providing food and performing important functions within the life support system. |
| ISU program : | Master of Space Studies |
| Format : | Online |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=10415 |
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