Physics & Astronomy
Event Title
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
Sponsor
Daniel Gomez (Purdue University West Lafayette), H. Jay Melosh (Purdue University West Lafayette), Shirley Dyke (Purdue University West Lafayette), John Millis (Anderson University), Terry Pahls (Anderson University)
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.
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.