Lunar-base construction equipment and methods evaluation

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Jul 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993jaere...6..217b&link_type=abstract

Journal of Aerospace Engineering (ISSN 0893-1321), vol. 6, no. 3, p. 217-235.

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Construction, Lunar Based Equipment, Automation, Data Acquisition, Methodology, Nasa Space Programs, Robustness (Mathematics)

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A process for evaluating lunar-base construction equipment and methods concepts is presented. The process is driven by the need for more quantitative, systematic, and logical methods for assessing further research and development requirements in an area where uncertainties are high, dependence upon terrestrial heuristics is questionable, and quantitative methods are seldom applied. Decision theory concepts are used in determining the value of accurate information and the process is structured as a construction-equipment-and-methods selection methodology. Total construction-related, earth-launch mass is the measure of merit chosen for mathematical modeling purposes. The work is based upon the scope of the lunar base as described in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Office of Exploration's 'Exploration Studies Technical Report, FY 1989 Status'. Nine sets of conceptually designed construction equipment are selected as alternative concepts. It is concluded that the evaluation process is well suited for assisting in the establishment of research agendas in an approach that is first broad, with a low level of detail, followed by more-detailed investigations into areas that are identified as critical due to high degrees of uncertainty and sensitivity.

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