Physics & Astronomy

Evaluation of Radiation and Design Criteria for a Lunar Habitat

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Start Date

13-4-2018 2:30 AM

End Date

13-4-2018 4:00 PM

Description

The effects of cosmic and solar radiation serve as a major hurdle for lunar habitation. Radiation is not only detrimental to the health of human beings, but electronics and plant life. As such, quantifying the amount of expected radiation in the lunar environment is vital. Furthermore, investigation of current mitigation strategies is required to identify the feasibility and trade-offs of various tactics. Approaches vary, with significant research directed toward material shielding, magnetospheres, and lava tubes, among others. This report is a concise resource on the current state of research on these approaches and provides results from material effectiveness simulations along with a recommendation for a radiation-safe habitat configuration. This report is a part of Purdue University's Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats (RETH) project which aims to holistically design a safe and self-sufficient lunar habitat.

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Evaluation of Radiation and Design Criteria for a Lunar Habitat

Indianapolis, IN

The effects of cosmic and solar radiation serve as a major hurdle for lunar habitation. Radiation is not only detrimental to the health of human beings, but electronics and plant life. As such, quantifying the amount of expected radiation in the lunar environment is vital. Furthermore, investigation of current mitigation strategies is required to identify the feasibility and trade-offs of various tactics. Approaches vary, with significant research directed toward material shielding, magnetospheres, and lava tubes, among others. This report is a concise resource on the current state of research on these approaches and provides results from material effectiveness simulations along with a recommendation for a radiation-safe habitat configuration. This report is a part of Purdue University's Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats (RETH) project which aims to holistically design a safe and self-sufficient lunar habitat.