Lunar Settlements (advances In Engineering Series)
by Haym Benaroya /
2010 / English / PDF
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Bringing together some of the most recognized and influential
researchers and scientists in various space-related disciplines,
Bringing together some of the most recognized and influential
researchers and scientists in various space-related disciplines,Lunar Settlements
Lunar Settlements addresses the many issues that
surround the permanent human return to the Moon. Numerous
international contributors offer their insights into how certain
technological, physiological, and psychological challenges must
be met to make permanent lunar settlements possible.
addresses the many issues that
surround the permanent human return to the Moon. Numerous
international contributors offer their insights into how certain
technological, physiological, and psychological challenges must
be met to make permanent lunar settlements possible.
The book first looks to the past, covering the Apollo and Saturn
legacies. In addition, former astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrison
H. Schmitt discusses how to maintain deep space exploration and
settlement. The book then discusses economic aspects, such as
funding for lunar commerce, managing human resources, and
commercial transportation logistics. After examining how cultural
elements will fit into habitat design, the text explores the
physiological, psychological, and ethical impact of living on a
lunar settlement. It also describes the planning/technical
requirements of lunar habitation, the design of both manned and
modular lunar bases, and the protection of lunar habitats against
meteoroids. Focusing on lunar soil mechanics, the book concludes
with discussions on lunar concrete, terraforming, and using
greenhouses for agricultural purposes.
The book first looks to the past, covering the Apollo and Saturn
legacies. In addition, former astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrison
H. Schmitt discusses how to maintain deep space exploration and
settlement. The book then discusses economic aspects, such as
funding for lunar commerce, managing human resources, and
commercial transportation logistics. After examining how cultural
elements will fit into habitat design, the text explores the
physiological, psychological, and ethical impact of living on a
lunar settlement. It also describes the planning/technical
requirements of lunar habitation, the design of both manned and
modular lunar bases, and the protection of lunar habitats against
meteoroids. Focusing on lunar soil mechanics, the book concludes
with discussions on lunar concrete, terraforming, and using
greenhouses for agricultural purposes.
Drawing from the lunar experiences of the six Apollo landing
missions to the many American and Soviet robotic missions to
current space activities and research, this volume summarizes the
problems, prospects, and practicality of enduring lunar
settlements. It reflects the key disciplines, including
engineering, physics, architecture, psychology, biology, and
anthropology, that will play significant roles in establishing
these settlements.
Drawing from the lunar experiences of the six Apollo landing
missions to the many American and Soviet robotic missions to
current space activities and research, this volume summarizes the
problems, prospects, and practicality of enduring lunar
settlements. It reflects the key disciplines, including
engineering, physics, architecture, psychology, biology, and
anthropology, that will play significant roles in establishing
these settlements.
