Lunar Astronomical Observatories: Design Studies

Johnson, Stewart W.; Burns, Jack O.; Chua, Koon Meng; Duric, Nebojsa; Gerstle, Walter H.; Taylor, G. J.

doi:10.1061/(asce)0893-1321(1990)3:4(211)

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“…Nearly all of these proposals involve use of advanced materials and structural concepts to erect large long-life astronomy facilities on the Moon. These facilities will challenge structural designers, constructors, and logistics planners in the 21st century ͑Johnson 1989; Johnson et al 1990͒. One example is a 16 m diameter reflector with its supporting structure and foundation currently being investigated by NASA and several consortia.…”

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Engineering, Design and Construction of Lunar Bases

2002

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How do we begin to expand our civilization to the Moon? What are the technical issues that infrastructural engineers, in particular, must address? This paper has the goal of introducing this fascinating area of structural mechanics, design, and construction. Published work of the past several decades about lunar bases is summarized. Additional emphasis is placed on issues related to regolith mechanics and robotic construction. Although many hundreds of papers have been written on these subjects, and only a few tens of these have been referred to here, it is believed that a representative view has been created. This summary includes environmental issues, a classification of structural types being considered for the Moon, and some possible usage of in situ resources for lunar construction. An appendix provides, in tabular form, an overview of structural types and their lunar applications and technology drivers.

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“…Nearly all of these proposals involve use of advanced materials and structural concepts to erect large long-life astronomy facilities on the Moon. These facilities will challenge structural designers, constructors, and logistics planners in the 21 st Century [Johnson 1989, Johnson andWetzel 1990b]. One example is a 16-meter diameter reflector with its supporting structure and foundation investigated by NASA and several consortia.…”

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An Overview of Lunar Base Structures: Past and Future

Benaroya¹

2002

AIAA Space Architecture Symposium

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This paper aims to summarize the evolution of lunar base concepts over the past approximately half-century. We will discuss the various classes of concepts, the lunar environment as it pertains to structural design, construction, and human habitation. Topics introduced are: The Lunar Surface Environment; Lunar Base Concepts During the Apollo Era; More Recent Concepts for Lunar Structures; Futuristic Concepts and Applications.

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Engineering of lunar bases

Benaroya

Bernold

2008

Acta Astronautica

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Lunar Astronomical Observatories: Design Studies

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Engineering, Design and Construction of Lunar Bases

Engineering, Design and Construction of Lunar Bases

An Overview of Lunar Base Structures: Past and Future

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