Add to ORKGAdvanced photovoltaic/electrochemical (batteries or regenerative fuel cells for storage) power system options for a lunar base are discussed and compared. Estimated system masses are compared with those projected for the SP-100 nuclear system. The results of the comparison are quantified in terms of the mass saved in a scenario which assembles the initial base elements in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and launches from there to the lunar surface. A brief summary is given of advances in photovoltaic/electrochemical power system technologies currently under development in the NASA/OAST program. A description of the planned focussed technology program for surface power in the new Pathfinder initiative is also provided
This paper presents the updated results of a previous NASA study funded under the Advanced Explorati...
Initial studies of a variety of mission scenarios for the new Space Exploration Initiative, and the ...
Based on review of literature and on limited examination of nuclear power systems now proposed for s...
The development of an advanced photovoltaic power system that would have application for a manned lu...
Current and projected technology is assessed for photovoltaic power for a lunar base. The following ...
A survey was made of factors that may affect the design of photovoltaic arrays for a lunar base. The...
Photovoltaic and nuclear surface power systems were examined at the 20 to 100 kW power level range f...
The work presented here shows that a solar power system can provide power on the order of one megawa...
The capacity of global power systems must be increased by a factor of ten to provide the predicted p...
The international community is increasingly interested in returning humans to the Moon and this time...
A trade study of power system technology for proposed lunar vehicles and servicers is presented. A v...
One of the most significant challenges to the implementation of a continuously manned lunar base is ...
A safe haven and work supported PV power systems on the lunar surface will likely be required by NAS...
A conceptual design is presented for a nuclear power system utilizing an SP-100 reactor and multiple...
As one looks to man's future in space it becomes obvious that unprecedented amounts of power are req...
This paper presents the updated results of a previous NASA study funded under the Advanced Explorati...
Initial studies of a variety of mission scenarios for the new Space Exploration Initiative, and the ...
Based on review of literature and on limited examination of nuclear power systems now proposed for s...
The development of an advanced photovoltaic power system that would have application for a manned lu...
Current and projected technology is assessed for photovoltaic power for a lunar base. The following ...
A survey was made of factors that may affect the design of photovoltaic arrays for a lunar base. The...
Photovoltaic and nuclear surface power systems were examined at the 20 to 100 kW power level range f...
The work presented here shows that a solar power system can provide power on the order of one megawa...
The capacity of global power systems must be increased by a factor of ten to provide the predicted p...
The international community is increasingly interested in returning humans to the Moon and this time...
A trade study of power system technology for proposed lunar vehicles and servicers is presented. A v...
One of the most significant challenges to the implementation of a continuously manned lunar base is ...
A safe haven and work supported PV power systems on the lunar surface will likely be required by NAS...
A conceptual design is presented for a nuclear power system utilizing an SP-100 reactor and multiple...
As one looks to man's future in space it becomes obvious that unprecedented amounts of power are req...
This paper presents the updated results of a previous NASA study funded under the Advanced Explorati...
Initial studies of a variety of mission scenarios for the new Space Exploration Initiative, and the ...
Based on review of literature and on limited examination of nuclear power systems now proposed for s...