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2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Design Requirements:
A safe, reliable, low maintenance habitat to support all functions related to the first lunar race.
Two bases; Polar & equatorial Automated Initial Set-up Provide emergency facilities and support Video monitoring (HDTV quality) Launch and Landing Facilities
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat:
Characteristics: Modular & Expandable Automated setup Large volume for crew areas Technically feasibility Uses existing launch capabilities Independent of lunar location
Equator or Poles Provides radiation shielding
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Automated Set-up: Habitat unfolds:
Floor Veggie-strainer model
Roof High-strength fabric-type material in-between spares
Inflation of the pressure vessel or bladder
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Automated Set-up (con’t): Lunar regolith positioned by rover
Radiation shielding ~ 2 meters thick
Lunar dust significance mitigated Improved thermal modulation and control Micrometeoroid protection
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Located within the core Main controls, computers, and small storage Life-support systems verified operable
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Un-automated Set-up: Habitat connecting tube (HTC’s) EVA hatch connection Populate with equipment, resources, etc. Power source connected
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Volume NASA recommends 20 (m3)/person Other recommendations ~ 120 (m3)/person
ISS configuration.
This architecture will provide ~120 (m3)/person Total Volume ~ 850 (m3) Room for ~ 7 people/module
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Modular Habitats & Allocations: Base/Surface Operations – 1 mod Crew quarters – 2 Mod Storage/Equipment – 1 Mod Medical/Mess Hall/Recreation – 1 Mod Rover Teams (~5 - 7) – 3 Mod
Total of 8 modules Shipped separately
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat (con’t):
Crew Numbers and Specializations: Medical Staff ~ 2 Operations ~ 3 Rover teams ~ 15 Engineers/Technicians ~ 2 Misc. ~ 2
Total crew size ~ 24
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat Rovers:
Various Functions: A Regolith Positioning Rover:
Launched separate of habitat Nuclear powered Very robust, heavy utility Multi-use (local exploration, material transport)
Personnel & Resource transport to & from landing/launching facility
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Habitat Connector Tubes (HCT):
Modular Expandable/collapsible At least 3 (m) high to accommodate
maximum bounding gait for 1/6th gravity Connects
habitat-to-habitat habitat-to-airlock habitat-to-rover
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Airlocks:
Modular Design Shipped in sets of 2 – 4 Possibly uses electromagnetic & water-wash-
down as dust removal techniques Approximate number needed per outpost ~ 4
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Hybrid Power Source:
Nuclear Main power source Located a distance away
for radiation protection
Solar arrays A good backup for life-support systems Tracking and stable types used
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Hybrid Power Source:
Power Beaming Between habitats habitat to rovers habitats to working areas
Batteries for power storage if applicable Minimized use Weight & costs
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Landing/Launching Sites:
Located ~ 2 miles away Mitigation of lunar dust on solar panels &
rovers Remotely operated rovers
shuttle materials and crew
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Communication/HDTV:
TV cameras positioned throughout the facilities Only certain cameras will be used at a given
time due to bandwidth limitations Cameras on mini-rovers within Habs Laser transmitters/receivers
direct-earth, earth via satellite waypoints
2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture
Logistic & Supplies:
An initial resource supply is required: Essentially an open-loop system initially All the materials will be shipped separately If race mission duration is extended,
additional materials will need to be shipped Can transition into more of a closed-loop
system. ISRU