On Structural Design of a Mobile Lunar Habitat With Multi- Layered Environmental Shielding
This report presents an overview of a Mobile Lunar Habitat (MLH) structural design consisting of advanced composite materials. The habitat design is derived from the cylindrical-shaped U.S. Lab module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and includes two lateral ports and
Selection note: Curated for multilayer shielding of a mobile lunar habitat, connecting crew mobility with micrometeoroid, thermal, radiation, structural, and packaging constraints.
Evidence boundary: NTRS metadata and abstract summarize a design analysis; curation did not validate threat models, layer performance, integration, or testing. It is mobile-habitat context, not certified protection evidence.
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ntrs-20050185204
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structures-shielding
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Contractor Report (CR)
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Marshall Space Flight Center
Authors
Pruitt, J. R.; Rais-Rohani, M.
Year
2005
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This report presents an overview of a Mobile Lunar Habitat (MLH) structural design consisting of advanced composite materials. The habitat design is derived from the cylindrical-shaped U.S. Lab module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and includes two lateral ports and a hatch at each end that geometrically match those of the ISS Nodes. Thus, several MLH units can be connected together to form a larger lunar outpost of various architectures. For enhanced mobility over the lunar terrain, the MLH uses six articulated insect-like robotic, retractable legs enabling the habitat to .t aboard a launch vehicle. The carbon-composite shell is sandwiched between two layers of hydrogen-rich polyethylene for enhanced radiation shielding. The pressure vessel is covered by modular double-wall panels for meteoroid impact shielding supported by externally mounted stiffeners. The habitat s structure is an assembly of multiple parts manufactured separately and bonded together. Based on the geometric complexity of a part and its material system, an appropriate fabrication process is proposed.
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