Challengesto)living)on)the) MoonandMars · 2019. 5. 23. · A COSMIC NOAH'S ARK Biological...
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Challenges to living on the Moon and Mars
H. J. MeloshPurdue University
Theme A Panel—Hazards in Space
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Earth presents some pretty harsh environments
Sahara Desert SunbakeHighest Temperature 136° F
Antarctic Deep FreezeLowest Temperature -‐129°F
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But these are NOTHING in comparison to the surfaces of the Moon or Mars
No breathable air, no water, wild temperature fluctuations, radiation….
Temperatures -‐298°F to 224°F Temperatures -‐243°F to 68°F
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If humans are to live and work out there, they must be prepared to deal with an array of hazards
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Aside from human’s poor adaption to microgravity, cosmic radiation is the next big problem
Solar Energetic Particles: Energy a few 100 MeVShielded by a few cm of aluminum
Galactic cosmic rays: Energy a few GeVShielded by a few m of aluminum!
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For galactic cosmic rays a little shielding is worse than none at all!
Protons
Primary cosmic rays collide, producing neutrons, which themselves join other nuclei making them radioactive in turn. Lunar and Martian soil is radioactive for this reason.
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MSL carried the first ever dosimeter for both the cruise to Mars and surface exposure—and the results are not encouraging
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Primary and secondary micrometeoroid impacts are serious on the Moon and in open space
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On the Moon, lunar dust gets into everything and ruins spacesuit seals
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Far from Earth, survival requires long stays and resilient support systems
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The challenge: How to protect humans and our robotic partners from these hazards?