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Apr 1, 1997
Lunar Base Parametric Model
Author: Peter EckartAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 10, Issue 2
Abstract
A steady-state model for first-order magnitude estimates of lunar base masses is presented. The main focus of the model is the derivation of initial and annual resupply mass estimates for a lunar base at certain development stages. These estimates are not only a function of several thousand input parameters and boundary conditions such as crew size; lunar base location; and environmental conditions, but also specific system masses; specific power requirements; and specific thermal loads. This integrated lunar base model indicates which systems and subsystems have the greatest mass impact on the overall base. Also, brief overviews of possible activities at a lunar base and of lunar development strategies are given.
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Duke, M., Mendell, W., and Roberts, B. (1985). “Towards a lunar base program.”Space policy, 49–61.
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Eckart, P. (1996). “Parametric model of a lunar base for mass and cost estimates,” PhD thesis, Tech. Univ. of Munich, Herbert Utz Verlag, Munich, Germany.
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Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 10 • Issue 2 • April 1997
Pages: 80 - 90
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Copyright © 1997 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Peter Eckart
Asst. Prof., Inst. of Astronautics, Tech. Univ. of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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