Construction Engineering Approach for Lunar Base Development
by Shinji Matsumoto, (Gen. Mgr., D.E., Shimizu Corp., Space Sys. Div., 1-2-3, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8007 Japan), Tetsuji Yoshida, (Sr. Mgr., Shimizu Corp., Space Sys. Div., 1-2-3, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8007 Japan), Hiroshi Kanamori, (Mgr., D.E., Shimizu Corp., Space Sys. Div., 1-2-3, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8007 Japan), and Kenji Takagi, (Planner, Shimizu Corp., Space Sys. Div., 1-2-3, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8007 Japan)
Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 4, October 1998, pp. 129-137, (doi 10.1061/(ASCE)0893-1321(1998)11:4(129))
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Studies on lunar base construction conducted by the writers’g research group are summarized. A desirable lunar base design was first discussed by employing a systems engineering approach and by defining an evolutionary scenario, which emphasized resource utilization. Several lunar-base-related concepts were examined from the viewpoint of construction engineering including construction materials, structural design, and construction methods. The research also addressed resource utilization for the production of oxygen and construction materials. A commercial approach toward future lunar development is proposed. |
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