Outline for an exploratory study on the design of lunar base habitatsThe paper is concerned with the design of pneumatic structures which can be sent to the surface of the moon in a relatively small package and then opened to provide a large pressurized volume with life support systems to support a population of 12 people. A proposed system consists primarily of a Kevlar membrane which will support the internal pressures of the environment, a rigid pallet which will house all the life-support systems, and wall foam which provides sound and temperature insulation. The modules would be covered by three meters of lunar soil for radiation and temperature insulation. Site preparation, module connection, and characteristics of different modules are considered.
Document ID
19790037245
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Trotti, G. (Lunar and Planetary Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Criswell, D. (Lunar and Planetary Institute Houston, Tex., United States)