Buch, Englisch, 802 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 1308 g
Buch, Englisch, 802 Seiten, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 1308 g
Reihe: Advances in Engineering Series
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8332-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
The book first looks to the past, covering the Apollo and Saturn legacies. In addition, former astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrison H. Schmitt discusses how to maintain deep space exploration and settlement. The book then discusses economic aspects, such as funding for lunar commerce, managing human resources, and commercial transportation logistics. After examining how cultural elements will fit into habitat design, the text explores the physiological, psychological, and ethical impact of living on a lunar settlement. It also describes the planning/technical requirements of lunar habitation, the design of both manned and modular lunar bases, and the protection of lunar habitats against meteoroids. Focusing on lunar soil mechanics, the book concludes with discussions on lunar concrete, terraforming, and using greenhouses for agricultural purposes.
Drawing from the lunar experiences of the six Apollo landing missions to the many American and Soviet robotic missions to current space activities and research, this volume summarizes the problems, prospects, and practicality of enduring lunar settlements. It reflects the key disciplines, including engineering, physics, architecture, psychology, biology, and anthropology, that will play significant roles in establishing these settlements.
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Professional
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Weitere Infos & Material
The Past and Future. Lunar Development. Outer Space Habitat Design. The Human Condition. Planning and Analogues. Lunar Bases. Lunar Soil Mechanics.