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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)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1991
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-4130
Accession Number
92A24394
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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