Moon

Prospective Energy and Material Resources

By: Viorel Badescu (Editor)

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Hardcover | 23 March 2012

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The Earth has limited material and energy resources. Further development of the humanity will require going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent settlements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration.

In fact, a new branch of human civilization could be established permanently on Moon in the next century. But, meantime, an inventory and proper social assessment of Moon's prospective energy and material resources is required. This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Moon with energy and other vital resources. The book collects together recent proposals and innovative options and solutions. It is a useful source of condensed information for specialists involved in current and impending Moon-related activities and a good starting point for young researchers.

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A Survey of Geologic Resources	p. 1
Helium Isotopes in the Lunar Regolith - Measuring Helium Isotope Diffusivity in Lunar Analogs	p. 23
Water on the Moon: What is Derived from the Observations?	p. 57
Theoretical Modeling, Numerical Simulation, and Retrievals from Chang'E-1 Data for Microwave Exploration of Lunar Surface/Subsurface	p. 87
Lunar Minerals and their Resource Utilization with Particular Reference to Solar Power Satellites and Potential Roles for Humic Substances for Lunar Agriculture	p. 105
Lunar Holes and Lava Tubes as Resources for Lunar Science and Exploration	p. 139
Oxygen from Lunar Regolith	p. 165
In-Situ Water Production by Reducing Ilmentie	p. 189
Potential ISRU of Lunar Regolith for Planetary Habitation Applications	p. 201
Lunar Drilling, Excavation and Mining in Support of Science, Exploration, Construction, and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)	p. 235
Challenges in Transporating, Handling and Processing Regolith in the Lunar Environment	p. 267
Power System Options for Lunar Surface Exploration: Past, Present and Future	p. 295
The Use of Lunar Resources for Energy Generation on the Moon	p. 325
Perpetual Sunshine, Moderate Temperatures and Perpetual Cold as Lunar Polar Resources	p. 335
Condition of Solar Radiation on the Moon	p. 347
Photovolatic Power Generation on the Moon: Problems and Prospects	p. 367
Fuel Cell Power System Options for Lunar Surface Exploration Applications	p. 377
Theory and Applications of Cooling Systems in Lunar Surface Explorations	p. 405
Principles of Efficient Usage of Thermal Resources for Heating on Moon	p. 439
Deployable Lunar Habitation Design	p. 469
Curing of Composite Materials for an Inflatable Construction on the Moon	p. 503
Natural Resources of the Moon and Legal Regulations	p. 519
The Property Status of Lunar Resources	p. 553
Telecommunication and Navigation Services in Support of Lunar Exploration and Exploitation	p. 565
A Laser Power Beaming Architecture for Supplying Power to the Lunar Surface	p. 599
Building the First Lunar Base - Construction, Transport, Assembly	p. 633
Advanced Systems Concept for Autonomous Construction and Self-repair of Lunar Surface ISRU Structures	p. 641
Moon Dune - Bacillithic Creatertecture	p. 661
Fundamentals of Modern Lunar Management: Private Sector Considerations	p. 703
Highlights of Solar System Development on the 200^th Anniversary of Men on the Moon	p. 725
Author Index	p. 735
Subject Index	p. 737
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