Lunar base reference design
Abstract
A lunar base concept resulting from using a systems engineering design approach is presented. System requirements are developed from a base mission statement, and a conceptual design meeting the requirements is proposed. An iterative approach is employed to allocate base capabilities to phases that could evolve into a permanently manned lunar colony.
- Publication:
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Washington, DC International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- August 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992wadc.iafcX....R
- Keywords:
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- Extraterrestrial Resources;
- Extravehicular Activity;
- International Law;
- Lunar Bases;
- Lunar Exploration;
- Astronomy;
- Geophysics;
- Interplanetary Dust;
- Life Sciences;
- Oxygen Production;
- Space Stations;
- Ground Support Systems and Facilities (Space)