Concepts for the Design and Construction of a Modular Inflatable Habitat

摘要

The structure for the human habitat in either a lunar or Martian base must be efficient, reliable, functional and economical. In addition to the specific needs for structural adequacy and efficiency, the structure must be consistent with the overall habitat design by being supportive of other cntical criteria, including minimal stowage mass and volume, ease of deployment and minimal associated astronaut time and construction equipment, integration of the structure with the habitat operations and life support systems, and the outfitting and placement of contents within the habitat. The conceptual design of a proposed structural configuration addressing these criteria is described, including through computer-generated visualization, some preliminary calculations, and examination of major design concerns.