D E S I G N F E AT U R E S O F S K E L E TA L S H E L L SOLAR PANELS
RADIATORS
STRUCTURAL SKELETON
- Min. 30 m2 of solar panels ensures that the habitat will have sufficient energy. - A 200 kWh power storage is present for 48 hour emergency or if the habitat will cross to the dark side. - The surface of panels can be configured and rotated in to the direction of sun to get sunlight in 90o degrees
- Radiators, underneath the solar panels prevent solar panels to overheat and are also responsible for cooling in the habitat.
- Skeleton works as the carrier and presentation of all infrustructural elements on the habitat, as it carries solar panels and responsible for mobility. - Skeleton is made of aliminium trusses, with a thickness of 40 cm (min. 28 cm)
LIVING MODULE
ENGINE FORCE
SUSPENSIONS & ROTATION
- Dimensions: l x w x h 8,14 x 4,58 x 3,67 m - The hatch door has a big glass panel, in order to give the crew, the opportunity to observe lunar surface and space.
- The Habitat must be able to travel up to 15 km/h. A Vehicle of 15 tons must have at least an engine with 1,75 horsepowers to ensure its mobilization. Emergency sitiuations in mind, every engine (8 seperate engines for every wheel) will have 1 horsepower (in total 8 horsepowers)
- Suspension system is inspired by Rocker Boogie suspension system of Curiosity Rover. The Rocker Boogie system is not directly copied, because with that kind of system the tension of load on skeleton would be very high, which might not be optimal. - Rotator engine (for steering) for wheels are located at the interception point of triangular legs and skeletal trusses.
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