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Scientific paper
Dec 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992ntlr.work...51y&link_type=abstract
In Lunar and Planetary Inst., Joint Workshop on New Technologies for Lunar Resource Assessment p 51-52 (SEE N93-17233 05-91)
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Hovering Rocket Vehicles, Interferometers, Lava, Radar Imagery, Remote Sensing, Space Observations (From Earth), Basalt, Lunar Bases, Regolith, Temperature Control
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Large (greater than 300 m diameter) lava tube caverns appear to exist on the Moon and could provide substantial safety and cost benefits for lunar bases. Over 40 m of basalt and regolith constitute the lava tube roof and would protect both construction and operations. Constant temperatures of -20 C reduce thermal stress on structures and machines. Base designs need not incorporate heavy shielding, so lightweight materials can be used and construction can be expedited. Identification and characterization of lava tube caverns can be incorporated into current precursor lunar mission plans. Some searches can even be done from Earth. Specific recommendations for lunar lava tube search and exploration are (1) an Earth-based radar interferometer, (2) an Earth-penetrating radar (EPR) orbiter, (3) kinetic penetrators for lunar lava tube confirmation, (4) a 'Moon Bat' hovering rocket vehicle, and (5) the use of other proposed landers and orbiters to help find lunar lava tubes.
Billings Thomas L.
Reeder Douglas P.
Walden Bryce
York Cheryl Lynn
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