Author: Publisher:
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Category : Lunar geology
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Handbook of Lunar Soils
Author: Handbook of Lunar Soils
Author: Handbook of Lunar Soils
Author: Handbook of Lunar Soils
Author: Lunar Sourcebook
Author: Grant HeikenPublisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521334440
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
The only work to date to collect data gathered during the American and Soviet missions in an accessible and complete reference of current scientific and technical information about the Moon.
Handbook of Lunar Materials
Author: Richard John WilliamsPublisher:
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Category : Lunar mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Lunar Bases and Space Activities of the 21st Century
Author: Wendell W. MendellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
The Lunar Surface Layer
Author: John W. SalisburyPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483270912
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
The Lunar Surface Layer: Materials and Characteristics focuses on the characteristics, nature, and materials located in the lunar surface layer, including lunar soil mechanics, water vapor adsorption, and soil behavior. The selection first elaborates on soil mechanics considerations in the testing of lunar soil models, an experimental study in lunar soil mechanics, and gravity effects on soil behavior. Discussions focus on cohesion in lunar soils, gravity effect on dynamic shear strength of soils, porosity, soil bearing strength, lunar effects, soil cohesion in the lunar environment, gradation, structure and contact characteristics, and statics and dynamics. The book then examines the investigation of soil adhesion under high vacuum; water vapor adsorption behavior of kaolinite after high-vacuum storage; and sonic velocity and shear strength of possible lunar surface materials. Concerns cover shear strength, sonic velocity, experimental apparatus, and calibration. The manuscript takes a look at the consideration of properties of simulated lunar soil with possible stabilization techniques; feasibility of remote compositional mapping of the lunar surface; thermal emission characteristics of mineral dusts; and thermal properties of postulated lunar surface materials. The selection is highly recommended for researchers wanting to study the lunar surface layer.
Lunar Base Agriculture
Author: Douglas W. MingPublisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Lunar base scenarios; The lunar environment; Chemical and physical considerations for a lunar-derived soil; Biological considerations for a lunar-derived soil; Controlled ecological life support systems (CELSS): current research; Future research areas: the growth of higher plant in CELSS.
Moon
Author: Viorel BadescuPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642279694
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
The Earth has limited material and energy resources. Further development of the humanity will require going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent settlements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration. In fact, a new branch of human civilization could be established permanently on Moon in the next century. But, meantime, an inventory and proper social assessment of Moon’s prospective energy and material resources is required. This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Moon with energy and other vital resources. The book collects together recent proposals and innovative options and solutions. It is a useful source of condensed information for specialists involved in current and impending Moon-related activities and a good starting point for young researchers.