Design and logistics of integrated spacecraft/lander lunar habitat conceptsIntegrated spacecraft/lander combinations have been designed to provide a support structure for thermal and galactic radiation shielding for three initial lunar habitat concepts. Integrating the support structure with the habitat reduces the logistics requirements for the implantation of the initial base. The designs are simple, make use of existing technologies, and minimize the amount of lunar surface preparation and crew activity. The design facilitates continued use of all elements in the development of a permanent lunar base and precludes the need for an entirely different structure of larger volume and increased complexity of implantation. This design philosophy, coupled with the reduced logistics, increases overall cost effectiveness.
Document ID
19920041770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hypes, Warren D. (Bionetics Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Wright, Robert L. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Gould, Marston J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Lovelace, U. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)