Use of extraterrestrial resources for human space missions to Moon or Mars /

Use of extraterrestrial resources for human space missions to Moon or Mars /

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Author / Creator:Rapp, Donald, 1934- editor.
Edition:Second edition.
Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Series:Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering
Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering.
Subject:
Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems.
Astronautics.
Propellants.
Space flight to the moon.
Space flight to Mars.
Astronautics.
Propellants.
Space flight to Mars.
Space flight to the moon.
Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11544127
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ISBN:9783319726946
3319726943
9783319726939
3319726935
Digital file characteristics:PDF
text file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed January 25, 2018).
Summary:This book examines the costs of implementing in situ (ISRU) resource utilization on the Moon and Mars. It Includes three approaches for based on processing only the atmosphere: solid oxide electrolysis, reverse water gas shift reaction, and absorbing water.
䨩s book presents a detailed, independent review of essentially all the technical aspects of in situ resource utilization(ISRU), offering the first in-depth discussion of the issues of crew size, ascent from Mars, and ISRU processes. It also provides data on lunar ISRU not previously available to the public. This new edition provides a short synopsis of the Mars mission, and discusses various topics, including solid oxide electrolysis, which promises to be an important part of the ISRU picture. In addition, it explores ancillary needs for Mars ISRU and how to obtain water on Mars. It is the go-to resource for professionals involved in planning space missions or working on ISRU processes, as well as students planning careers in space technology.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319726939
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-72694-6
Table of Contents:
  • Intro; Preface; Contents; Nomenclature; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Mars ISRU; 1.1 Human Missions to Mars; 1.1.1 Background; 1.1.2 The Likely Mars Mission Scenario; 1.1.3 Crew Size; 1.1.3.1 Introduction; 1.1.3.2 Review of Some Studies on Crew Size; 1.1.3.3 Crew Size in Proposed Human Missions to Mars; 1.1.3.4 Psychological Aspects; 1.1.3.5 Earth Simulations and Analogs; 1.1.3.6 Habitats; 1.1.3.7 Summary and Implications for ISRU; 1.1.4 The Mars Ascent Vehicle; 1.1.4.1 Introduction; 1.1.4.2 Ascent from Mars: MAV and Crew Capsule.
  • 1.1.5 Required ISRU Production Rates for Ascent Propellants1.1.6 Life Support and Consumables; 1.1.6.1 Consumable Requirements (Without Recycling); 1.1.6.2 Use of Recycling Systems; 1.1.6.3 Life Support Summary; 1.1.7 Mars Surface Transportation; 1.2 Mars Resources; 1.2.1 The Atmosphere; 1.2.2 Near-Surface H2O; 1.3 Acquiring Compressed CO2; 1.3.1 Compressors; 1.3.1.1 Sorption Compressor; 1.3.1.2 Cryogenic Compressor; 1.3.1.3 Mechanical Compressor Approach; 1.3.2 Dust Rejection; 1.3.2.1 Introduction; 1.3.2.2 Physical Properties of Mars Dust; 1.3.2.3 Optical Properties of Mars Dust.
  • 1.3.2.4 Optical Depth on Mars1.3.2.5 Dust Particles Per Unit Volume in Mars Atmosphere; 1.3.2.6 Potential Dust Intake; 1.3.2.7 Dust Rejection Systems; 1.4 Processes Utilizing Mainly CO2 from the Atmosphere; 1.4.1 The Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction; 1.4.2 Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOXE); 1.4.2.1 Introduction; 1.4.2.2 Background; 1.4.2.3 MOXIE; 1.4.2.4 Operating Pressure and Temperature; 1.4.2.5 Oxygen Production Rate; 1.4.2.6 Flight Model Assembly; 1.5 The Sabatier/Electrolysis Process; 1.5.1 Introduction; 1.5.2 S/E Demonstration at LMA.
  • 1.5.3 Reducing the Requirement for Hydrogen in the S/E Process1.6 Obtaining H2O on Mars; 1.7 Obtaining Water from the Atmosphere; 1.8 Ancillary Needs for Mars ISRU; 1.8.1 The ISRUâ#x80;#x93;MAV Connection; 1.8.2 Power System; 1.8.2.1 Power Requirements at Full Scale; 1.8.2.2 One Reactor Versus Several Smaller Ones; 1.8.2.3 Solar Versus Fission for Mars Surface Power; 2 Lunar ISRU; 2.1 Lunar Missions; 2.2 Lunar Resources; 2.2.1 Silicates in Regolith; 2.2.2 FeO in Regolith; 2.2.3 Imbedded Atoms in Regolith from Solar Wind; 2.2.4 Water Ice in Regolith Pores in Permanently Shadowed Craters Near the Poles.
  • 2.3 Lunar ISRU Processes2.3.1 Oxygen from FeO in Regolith; 2.3.2 Oxygen Production from Silicates in Regolith; 2.3.3 Volatiles from Imbedded Atoms in Regolith from Solar Wind; 2.3.4 Water Extraction from Regolith Pores in Permanently Shadowed Craters Near the Poles; 2.4 NASA Accomplishments and Plans; 3 Value of ISRU; 3.1 Value of Mars ISRU; 3.1.1 Reductions in IMLEO from Mars ISRU; 3.1.2 Oxygen-Only ISRU Versus Water-Based ISRU?; 3.2 Value of Lunar ISRU; 3.3 Future Factors that Could Influence Mars ISRU; 3.3.1 Elon Musk Cost Reduction; 3.3.2 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion.

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