ISRU for lunar surface structures

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Abstract

It is likely that the first structures suitable for human habitation on the Moon will be surface structures. This is because without an adequate infrastructure, especially power sources, it is very difficult to do any construction. Once we have a presence on the Moon we will be able to begin to use local resources to supplement imported materials for building. This paper summarizes some of these initial steps to utilizing ISRU for expanding the human presence on the Moon and also introduces the concept of synergistic interdependencies with Mars settlements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEarth and Space Conference 2008
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
PublisherASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
ISBN (Print)9780784409886
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 3 2008Mar 5 2008

Publication series

NameEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Volume323

Other

OtherEarth and Space Conference 2008: Proceedings of the 11th Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period3/3/083/5/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Environmental Engineering

Keywords

  • ISRU
  • Luner settlement

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