Hybrid lunar inflatable structure

Rohith Dronadula; Haym Benaroya

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.10.039

Hybrid lunar inflatable structure

Rohith Dronadula, Haym Benaroya

School of Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

Before humans had even stepped foot on the lunar surface, the idea of establishing a base was discussed extensively, with design possibilities and environmental studies. The lunar environment presents numerous challenges to surface structural designs as well as human survival. This paper reviews concepts and challenges and proposes a new design concept based on a hybrid-inflatable framework.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	42-55
Number of pages	14
Journal	Acta Astronautica
Volume	179
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.10.039
State	Published - Feb 2021

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Aerospace Engineering

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Hybrid inflatable
Lunar structure
Moon base concept

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