Design and emplacement of an integrated lunar power system - Issues and concernsIssues regarding the construction and operation of a stationary lunar surface power system that must be resolved in order to create a permanent manned presence on the moon are addressed. The issues considered include: (1) the centralization or decentralization of the electrical power system; (2) whether power transmission should be ac or dc; (3) what mix of power generating technology should be used; and (4) the physical interface requirements between the power-system hardware and the construction equipment to be used in placing the hardware on the lunar surface.
Document ID
19930029911
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sprouse, Kenneth M. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Robin, James E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Metcalf, Kenneth J. (Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Cataldo, Robert (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: Space nuclear power systems; Proceedings of the 8th Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 6-10, 1991. Pt. 3 (A93-13751 03-20)