Abstract: The discovery of water ice at the lunar poles can spur lunar exploration and development and may be a factor in accelerating human exploration beyond the Earth-Moon system. Theoretical models predict the existence of ice ...

Abstract: An overview of current concepts for lunar outposts is provided, with emphasis on identifying design issues that are also prospective research problems in applied mechanics. The authors believe ...

Abstract: A concept has been developed for the production of photovoltaic energy collection systems on the Moon by vacuum deposition directly onto the lunar surface. Using this technique it would be possible to quickly install quite ...