A Virtual Reality approach for studying a future human lunar outpost: an integrated simulation case study of a Stand Alone Power System
The exploration of the cis-lunar space and the exploitation of the lunar surface resources are the next targets to expand the human presence in space beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The concept of a permanent Moon outpost which can provide a demonstration platform for exploration technologies, appears...
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ftpoltorinoiris:oai:iris.polito.it:11583/2693912 2024-02-11T10:08:43+01:00 A Virtual Reality approach for studying a future human lunar outpost: an integrated simulation case study of a Stand Alone Power System Casini, Andrea Emanuele Maria Cowley, Aidan Mazzotta, Daniele Giuseppe Maggiore, Paolo Viola, Nicole Casini, Andrea Emanuele Maria Cowley, Aidan Mazzotta, Daniele Giuseppe Maggiore, Paolo Viola, Nicole 2017 http://hdl.handle.net/11583/2693912 https://iafastro.directory/iac/proceedings/IAC-17/IAC-17/A3/2C/manuscripts/IAC-17,A3,2C,10,x40527.pdf eng eng International Astronautical Federation (IAF) ispartofbook:Titolo volume non avvalorato 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) http://hdl.handle.net/11583/2693912 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-85051560188 https://iafastro.directory/iac/proceedings/IAC-17/IAC-17/A3/2C/manuscripts/IAC-17,A3,2C,10,x40527.pdf Moon outpost Illumination analysis Stand Alone Power System Virtual Reality info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject 2017 ftpoltorinoiris 2024-01-23T23:13:25Z The exploration of the cis-lunar space and the exploitation of the lunar surface resources are the next targets to expand the human presence in space beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The concept of a permanent Moon outpost which can provide a demonstration platform for exploration technologies, appears to be paramount to not jeopardize future Mars expeditions. The base can provide an efficient test-bed environment to assess critical technologies to sustain the manned space exploration of the Solar System. Since lunar polar areas are potentially rich in volatiles to study and use, the reference scenario for this work has been set onto the lunar south pole. The particular ambient conditions of this region allow for the presence of permanently shadow regions where water ice is supposed to be present and mixed with regolith grains, as suggested by some survey missions. In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) techniques can provide most of the consumables needed for the Environmental and Life Support System (ECLSS), such oxygen and water, together with propellants for spacecraft. The purpose of the research here presented is to address the simulation of possible solutions to provide continu-ous power to the crewed settlement. The solution chosen to generate and regulate electricity, and store energy, is a photovoltaic-hydrogen Stand Alone Power System (SAPS). If abundant water reservoirs will be confirmed, hydrogen could be produced in-situ via electrolysis and used by fuel cells. The required energy for this chemical process and for supplying all the base loads could be supplied by solar panels during sunlight hours. Oxygen and hydrogen are stored in specific tanks and used during eclipse periods. Batteries are also present to absorb power peaks and are charged by the photovoltaic arrays. The SAPS performance has been estimated using a lumped parameter model. Since the outpost location is one of the crucial aspects for all the subsystems, and especially for solar panel positioning, a virtual reality environment has been ... Conference Object South pole PORTO@iris (Publications Open Repository TOrino - Politecnico di Torino) South Pole |
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The exploration of the cis-lunar space and the exploitation of the lunar surface resources are the next targets to expand the human presence in space beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The concept of a permanent Moon outpost which can provide a demonstration platform for exploration technologies, appears to be paramount to not jeopardize future Mars expeditions. The base can provide an efficient test-bed environment to assess critical technologies to sustain the manned space exploration of the Solar System. Since lunar polar areas are potentially rich in volatiles to study and use, the reference scenario for this work has been set onto the lunar south pole. The particular ambient conditions of this region allow for the presence of permanently shadow regions where water ice is supposed to be present and mixed with regolith grains, as suggested by some survey missions. In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) techniques can provide most of the consumables needed for the Environmental and Life Support System (ECLSS), such oxygen and water, together with propellants for spacecraft. The purpose of the research here presented is to address the simulation of possible solutions to provide continu-ous power to the crewed settlement. The solution chosen to generate and regulate electricity, and store energy, is a photovoltaic-hydrogen Stand Alone Power System (SAPS). If abundant water reservoirs will be confirmed, hydrogen could be produced in-situ via electrolysis and used by fuel cells. The required energy for this chemical process and for supplying all the base loads could be supplied by solar panels during sunlight hours. Oxygen and hydrogen are stored in specific tanks and used during eclipse periods. Batteries are also present to absorb power peaks and are charged by the photovoltaic arrays. The SAPS performance has been estimated using a lumped parameter model. Since the outpost location is one of the crucial aspects for all the subsystems, and especially for solar panel positioning, a virtual reality environment has been ... |
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A Virtual Reality approach for studying a future human lunar outpost: an integrated simulation case study of a Stand Alone Power System |
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A Virtual Reality approach for studying a future human lunar outpost: an integrated simulation case study of a Stand Alone Power System |
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A Virtual Reality approach for studying a future human lunar outpost: an integrated simulation case study of a Stand Alone Power System |
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