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Habitat & Waypoints Picture
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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
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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
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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
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2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture Deployment
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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
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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
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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
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2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture Habitat (con’t): Volume NASA recommends 20 (m 3 )/person Other recommendations ~ 120 (m 3 )/person ISS configuration. This architecture will provide ~120 (m 3 )/person Total Volume ~ 850 (m 3 ) Room for ~ 7 people/module
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2-Dec-04 USC 2004 AME 557 Space Exploration Architecture Future Areas of Research: Power beaming capabilities Nuclear power sources Habitat design details Rover Excavator /Transporter
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