Publication Date:
2006-01-12
Description:
Space-settlement conceptual designs were previously accomplished using earth-normal physiological conditions. The habitat weight and cost penalties associated with this conservative design approach are quantified. These penalties are identified by comparison of conservative earth-normal designs with habitats designed to less than earth-normal conditions. Physiological research areas are also recommended as a necessary prerequisite to realizing these potential weight and cost savings. Major habitat structural elements, that is, pressure shell and radiation shielding, for populations of 100, 10,000, and 1,000,000, are evaluated for effects of atmospheric pressure, pseudogravity level, radiation shielding thickness, and habitat configuration.
Keywords:
LAUNCH VEHICLES AND SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
NASA. Ames Res. Center Space Resources and Space Settlements; p 33-60
Format:
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