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Moon

Prospective Energy and Material Resources

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. Viorel Badescu

    1. , Candida Oancea Institute, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-34
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  2. A Survey of Geologic Resources

    • Jennifer Edmunson, Douglas L. Rickman
    Pages 1-21

  3. Helium Isotopes in the Lunar Regolith – Measuring Helium Isotope Diffusivity in Lunar Analogs

    • Kimberly R. Kuhlman, Gerald L. Kulcinski
    Pages 23-56

  4. Water on the Moon: What Is Derived from the Observations?

    • Larissa Starukhina
    Pages 57-85

  5. Theoretical Modeling, Numerical Simulation, and Retrievals from Chang’E-1 Data for Microwave Exploration of Lunar Surface/Subsurface

    • Ya-Qiu Jin
    Pages 87-103

  6. Lunar Minerals and Their Resource Utilization with Particular Reference to Solar Power Satellites and Potential Roles for Humic Substances for Lunar Agriculture

    • Yuuki Yazawa, Akira Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Takeda
    Pages 105-138

  7. Lunar Holes and Lava Tubes as Resources for Lunar Science and Exploration

    • Junichi Haruyama, Tomokatsu Morota, Shingo Kobayashi, Shujiro Sawai, Paul G. Lucey, Motomaro Shirao et al.
    Pages 139-163

  8. Oxygen from Lunar Regolith

    • Carsten Schwandt, James A. Hamilton, Derek J. Fray, Ian A. Crawford
    Pages 165-187

  9. In-Situ Water Production by Reducing Ilmenite

    • Yang Li, Xiongyao Li, Shijie Wang, Hong Tang, Hong Gan, Shijie Li et al.
    Pages 189-200

  10. Potential ISRU of Lunar Regolith for Planetary Habitation Applications

    • Eric J. Faierson, Kathryn V. Logan
    Pages 201-234

  11. Lunar Drilling, Excavation and Mining in Support of Science, Exploration, Construction, and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)

    • Kris Zacny
    Pages 235-265

  12. Challenges in Transporting, Handling and Processing Regolith in the Lunar Environment

    • Otis Walton
    Pages 267-293

  13. Power System Options for Lunar Surface Exploration: Past, Present and Future

    • Simon D. Fraser
    Pages 295-323

  14. The Use of Lunar Resources for Energy Generation on the Moon

    • Alex Ignatiev, Alexandre Freundlich
    Pages 325-334

  15. Perpetual Sunshine, Moderate Temperatures and Perpetual Cold as Lunar Polar Resources

    • James D. Burke
    Pages 335-345

  16. Condition of Solar Radiation on the Moon

    • Xiongyao Li, Wen Yu, Shijie Wang, Shijie Li, Hong Tang, Yang Li et al.
    Pages 347-365

  17. Photovoltaic Power Generation on the Moon: Problems and Prospects

    • T. E. Girish, S. Aranya
    Pages 367-376

  18. Fuel Cell Power System Options for Lunar Surface Exploration Applications

    • Simon D. Fraser
    Pages 377-404

  19. Theory and Applications of Cooling Systems in Lunar Surface Exploration

    • Simon D. Fraser
    Pages 405-437

  20. Principles of Efficient Usage of Thermal Resources for Heating on Moon

    • Viorel Badescu
    Pages 439-468
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About this book

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.

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  • , Candida Oancea Institute, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

    Viorel Badescu

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