Scientific investigations at a lunar baseStudies of lunar origin and history, astronomy, and applications of lunar environmental conditions to experiments in physics and chemistry are examined to gain some insight into their control over site selection and base characteristics. Lunar studies most likely will be distinguished by needs for surface mobility and laboratory support; astronomy will require initial construction and servicing by crews on a sporadic basis; physics and chemistry experiments will require complex facilities and the ability to support a research staff and supporting laboratory and fabrication shop facilities. Lunar bases dominated by lunar investigations will be sited relatively near important lunar geological features. Astronomical facilities may require access to the lunar limb or poles. Physics and chemistry facilities are probably not strongly tied to the specific base locations.
Document ID
19870028860
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Duke, M. B. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Mendell, W. W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)