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When Earthmover Is A Misnomer: Construction Vehicle Design For Lunar And Martian Applications
Hill, Tom1 (2000)
Mars Habitat: Putting The Pieces Together
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In: On to Mars, Colonizing a New World, edited by Zubrin, RM, and Crossman, F. Apogee Books.
Arguably, the most critical vehicles for any Mars mission are those that support the crew for long periods of time. Typically, in the design of such complex systems, only the very highest of functions (mission, etc) are considered from the top-down. Systems and sub-systems are split up in the race to produce the product. This method does not take advantage of some system interconnectedness, which in the end can save complexity and mass. A habitat design is discussed, emphasizing its co-dependent systems and how they augment each other. In the process, one possible layout for the craft is presented, along with useful references for anyone interested in the field.
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