The goal of this report is to examine three different power sources, and to determine which is the best suited to running a lunar base. The examination consisted of a literature review, followed by an analysis of the three different sources. The scope of this report was limited to technology available in 2006, though consideration is given to future possibilities. The report determines that nuclear power is the best solution, though at a polar site solar power is a possibility.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Blouin, Michael R.
• Chang, Jun Fu
• Wallhagen, Eric

Subject

• Sustainability
• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06C021I

Keyword

• Electric power distribution
• Space vehicles
• Sustainability
• Solar energy

Advisor

• Pietroforte, Roberto

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright