LUNAR BASE PARAMETRIC MODEL

A steady-state model for first-order magnitude estimates of lunar base masses is presented. The main focus of the model is the derivation of initial and annual resupply mass estimates for a lunar base at certai n development stages. These estimates are not only a function of sever al thousand input parameters and boundary conditions such as crew size ; lunar base location; and environmental conditions, but also specific system masses; specific power requirements; and specific thermal load s. This integrated lunar base model indicates which systems and subsys tems have the greatest mass impact on the overall base. Also, brief ov erviews of possible activities at a lunar base and of lunar developmen t strategies are given.