Concepts for lunar base structures have been proposed long before the dawn ofthe space age. Significant studies have been made since the days of the Apollo program, when it appeared that the moon would become a second home for humans. While such an idea is futuristic and exciting, serious engineering and physiological issues must be overcome before a permanent settlement can exist on the moon. Written by contributors from various technical and policy areas, "Lunar Settlements" represents the most comprehensive resource available on a range of topics that pertain to the possibility of human settlements on the moon. It even includes an introduction by former astronaut and Senator Harrison Schmitt. INDICE: Return to the Moon, H.H. Schmitt Rutgers 2007 Symposium on Lunar Settlements, P.D. Lowman Jr. Krafft Ehricke's Moon: The Extraterrestrial Imperative, M.Freeman Looking Back at APOLLO/SATURN: Planning Activities (1961ae'1965), H.H. Koelle Apollo Knowledge Transfer: Preserving and Transferring the Apollo Legacy to a New Generation, C.A. Lundquist and D.R. Wingo Working in Space, T. Hart Attracting Private Investment for Lunar Commerce, P. Eckert The Future Role of Human Resource Management in Non-Terrestrial Settlements: Some Preliminary Thoughts, I. Kutschera and M.H. Ryan Lunar Commercial Logistics Transportation, Walter P. Kistler, B. Citron, and T. Taylor Rocks to Robots: Concepts for Initial Robotic Lunar Resource Development, L. Morin, S. Magnus, S. Love, D. Pettit, and M.L. Dittmar Solar Cell Fabrication on the Moon from Lunar Resources, A. Ignatiev, A. Freundlich, K. Heiss, and C. Vizas Multidisciplinary Approach for User Reliability, I.L. Schlacht Anthropology: Physical and Cultural Adaptation in Outer Space, M. Masali, M. Ferrino, M. Argenta, and M. Micheletti Cremasco Visual Design: Color and Light for Well Being in Outer Space, I.L. Schlacht and H. Birke Art: Art as a Psychological Support for the Outer Space Habitat, A. Ono Psychology: Natural Elements as a Well Being Stimuli in Outer Space, S.C. Bates and J. Marquit Perspectives: Multidisciplinary Approach for User Well-Being, I.L. Schlacht An Analysis of the Interface between Lunar Habitat Conditions and an Acclimatized Human Physiology as Defined by the Digital Astronaut Project, R.L. Summers, T.G. Coleman, and R.L. Hester Mental Health Implications of Working in a Lunar Settlement, C.S. Spell Humans: The Strongest and the Weakest Joint in the Chain, J. Jorgensen Here to Stay: Designing for Psychological Well-Being for Long Duration Stays on Moon and Mars, S.L. Bishop Indoor-Air Quality Implications of 222RN from Lunar Regolith, F. Levy, M. Arch, and J. Fardal PAC: Protected Antipode Circle at the Center of the Farside of the Moon for the Benefit of All Humankind, C. Maccone Developing the Moonwith Ethics and Reality, D.M. Livingston Lunar Base Living: Beyond the Pioneering Stage, J.D. Burke Assessment of Lunar Exploration Objectives, M.M. Cohen A Self-Sufficient Moon-Base Analogue, N. Jarvstrat Terrestrial Analogs Selection Considerations for Planetary Surface Facility Planning and Operations, O. Bannova Surface Infrastructure Planning and Design Considerations for Future Lunar and Mars Habitation, L. Bell Settlement Site Selection and Exploration through Hierarchical Roving, G. Konesky Integrated Lunar Transportation System, Jerome Pearson, J.C. Oldson, E.M. Levin, and H. Wykes Lunar Base Site Preparation, Florian Ruess, Benjamin Braun, K. Zacny, and M. Pinni A Review of Technical Requirements for Lunar Structures: Present Status, A.M. Jablonski and K.A. Ogden Bidu Guiday: Design Concept for the First Manned Lunar Base, G. GaviraghiDesign and Construction of a Modular Lunar Base, W. Grandl Advanced Systems Concept for Autonomous Construction and Self-Repair of Lunar Surface ISRU Structures, H. Benaroya A Reliability-Based Design Concept for Lunar Habitats, B. Braun and F. Ruess Cratering and Blowing Soil by Rocket Engines during Lunar Landings, P.T. Metzger, J.E. Lane, C.D. Immer, and S. Clements Lunar Habitats Protection against Meteoroid Impact Damage, W.P. Schonberg, R. Putzar, and F. Schafer Deployment of Greenhouse for Long-Term Lunar Base, V.Y. Rygalov and P. Stoffel A Constitutive Model for Lunar Soil, C.S. Chang and P.-Y. Hicher Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Lunar Soil Simulants, H. Arslan, S. Batiste, and S. Sture Tension of Terrestrial Excavation Mechanics to Lunar Soil, J.R. Florek Lunar Concrete, M. Pinni Silicon-Utilizing Organisms May Be Used in Future Terraforming of the Moon, S. Das
- ISBN: 978-1-4200-8332-3
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 801
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2009
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- Idioma: Inglés