Estimation of the Needed Regolith for Covering Lunar Habitat by Protective Layer
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Published Online: Dec 29, 2023
Page range: 249 - 255
Received: Dec 06, 2022
Accepted: Oct 27, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsa-2023-0026
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Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Volume of lunar regolith
| 0.3 | (m) | 118 | (m3) |
| 0.5 | (m) | 202 | (m3) |
| 1 | (m) | 432 | (m3) |
| 2 | (m) | 984 | (m3) |
| 3 | (m) | 1668 | (m3) |
Input parameters related to the assumed habitat dimensions
| Radius of the structure | 5 | (m) | |
| Thickness of the regolith | 0.3–3 | (m) | |
| Length of the straight part | 14 | (m) | |
| Height of the storey | 3.5 | (m) | |
| Square area per person | 34.4 | (m2) |
Output parameters of the calculated model of habitat
| Persons | 4.1 | (−) | |
| Sufficient floor height coordinate | 1.43 | (m) | |
| Floor area | 140 | (m2) | |
| Habitat's volume | 812 | (m3) | |
| Habitat's living space | 490 | (m3) | |
| Supporting space |
321 | (m3) |