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Scientific paper
Jan 1998
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1998uisr.work...10k&link_type=abstract
Workshop on Using In Situ resources for Construction of Planetary Outposts, p. 10
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Lunar Resources, Lunar Bases, Construction Materials, Lunar Mining, Lunar Roving Vehicles, Lunar Soil, Regolith, Life Support Systems, Lunar Surface
Scientific paper
Various types of lunar-derived materials will be required for lunar base construction and other lunar activities. They include O, nonprocessed lunar regolith, cast basalt, glass, ceramics, cement, and metals. Activities on the Moon will be gradually expanded following the lunar developmental scenario as suggested in many previous studies. A possible scenario could consist of the following phases: (1) Survey of the Moon- Unmanned missions such as scientific explorations using lunar roving vehicles and lunar orbiters will be conducted. Simple experiments could be also performed on the Moon; (2) Lunar outpost- A small lunar surface station will be constructed using structural materials transported from Earth. The station will provide a living environment, an observatory, and a laboratory for humans to stay for short periods; (3) Initial lunar base- The lunar surface station will be expanded. The base structure will be partially constructed using lunar-derived materials. Advanced studies on lunar material processing and life support will be conducted; (4) Expanded lunar base- Most of the base structure will be constructed from lunar materials. Large-scale material processing plants will be developed; (5) Autonomous lunar base- Dependence of lunar activities on terrestrial materials will become minimum. The lunar base will become a logistics support station for further space exploration. The scenario for lunar resource utilization will be greatly affected by this scenario of lunar development. The outlines of each material are summarized.
Kanamori Hiroshi
Matsumoto Shinji
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