Faculty Advisor
Kazantzis, Nikolaos K.
Faculty Advisor
Pietroforte, Roberto
Abstract
A lunar base designed to operate over an extended period of time would be more practical if it were self-sustaining. The technology exists today to provide shelter, energy and oxygen to a fledging lunar base of six to ten astronauts. Careful design and integration of these systems along with waste, water and food management, would allow a small base to be independently sustainable. Sustainability would cut long term expenditures and provide the experience for an eventual Mars base.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2005
Project Type
Interactive Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Chemical Engineering
Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering