SinterHab

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• 作者：Tom&aacute ; &scaron ; Rousek^a ; ^{tomas.rousek@masters.isunet.edu}  ; [Author Vitae] ; Katarina Eriksson^b ; ^{katarina.eriksson@masters.isunet.edu}  ; [Author Vitae] ; Ond艡ej Doule^a ; ^{doule@isu.isunet.edu}  ; [Author Vitae]
• 关键词：Lunar base module ; Microwave sintering ; Regolith ; 3D print ; Bio-regenerative life-support system ; In-situ resource utilization ; Robotic construction
• 刊名：Acta Astronautica
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：1_00945765
• 类别：et
• 出版时间：May-June, 2012
• 卷：74
• 期：Complete
• 页码：98-111
• 文件大小：1144 K

摘要

This project describes a design study for a core module on a Lunar South Pole outpost, constructed by 3D printing technology with the use of in-situ resources and equipped with a bio-regenerative life support system. The module would be a hybrid of deployable (CLASS II) and in-situ built (CLASS III) structures. It would combine deployable membrane structures and pre-integrated rigid elements with a sintered regolith shell for enhanced radiation and micrometeorite shielding. The closed loop ecological system would support a sustainable presence on the Moon with particular focus on research activities. The core module accommodates from four to eight people, and provides laboratories as a test bed for development of new lunar technologies directly in the environment where they will be used. SinterHab also includes an experimental garden for development of new bio-regenerative life support system elements. The project explores these various concepts from an architectural point-of-view particularly, as they constitute the building, construction and interior elements. The construction method for SinterHab is based on 3D printing by sintering of the lunar regolith. Sinterator robotics 3D printing technology proposed by NASA JPL enables construction of future generations of large lunar settlements with little imported material and the use of solar energy. The regolith is processed, placed and sintered by the Sinterator robotics system which combines the NASA ATHLETE and the Chariot remotely controlled rovers. Microwave sintering creates a rigid structure in the form of walls, vaults and other architectural elements. The interior is coated with a layer of inflatable membranes inspired by the TransHab project. The life-support system is mainly bio-regenerative and several parts of the system are intrinsically multifunctional and serve more than one purpose. The plants for food production are also an efficient part of atmosphere revitalization and water treatment. Moreover, the plants will be used as a 鈥渨inter garden鈥?for psychological and recreational purposes. The water in the revitalization system has a multifunctional use, as radiation shielding in the safe-haven habitat core. The garden module creates an artificial outdoor environment mitigating the notion of confinement on the lunar surface. Fiber optics systems and plasma lamps are used for transmission of natural and artificial light into the interior.