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Analysis of Water Surplus at the Lunar OutpostThis paper evaluates the benefits to the lunar architecture and outpost of having a surplus of water, or a surplus of energy in the form of hydrogen and oxygen, as it has been predicted by Constellation Program's Lunar Surface System analyses. Assumptions and a scenario are presented leading to the water surplus and the revolutionary surface element options for improving the lunar exploration architecture and mission objectives. For example, some of the elements that can benefit from a water surplus are: the power system energy storage can minimize the use of battery systems by replacing batteries with higher energy density fuel cell systems; battery packs on logistics pallets can also be minimized; mobility asset power system mass can be reduced enabling more consumables and extended roving duration and distance; small robotic vehicles (hoppers) can be used to increase the science exploration range by sending round-trip robotic missions to anywhere on the Moon using in-situ produced propellants.
Document ID
20100031476
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Santiago-Maldonado, Edgardo (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Bagdigian, Robert M. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
George, Patrick J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Plachta, David W. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Fincannon, Homer J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Jefferies, Sharon A. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Keyes, Jennifer P. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Reeves, David M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Shyface, Hilary R. (Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
August 30, 2010
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
KSC-2010-170
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition
Location: Anaheim, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 30, 2010
End Date: September 2, 2010
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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