Air Pressure and Temperature Distribution within a Dome Habitat Structure on the Lunar Surface
Publication: Earth and Space 2022
ABSTRACT
The advancement of the human presence in space, particularly manned missions to and habitation of the lunar surface, is a topic of ongoing discussion and design. In order to seriously consider human habitation of the lunar surface, an in-depth analysis of the performance of a model habitat under the extreme environmental pressures encountered on the lunar surface will be needed for any future designs. It is for this reason that a model of the air temperature and pressure changes within the habitat expected in various scenarios will need to be developed. This study has taken the initial steps toward the development of that model. A zone-based approach has been considered to predict the pressure, temperature, and air mass flow at different points within the habitat space. The model outlined herein serves as a foundation for development of a detailed lunar habitat model which accurately models expected internal conditions without intervention.
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