Abstract
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 certain development stages. These estimates are not only a function of several 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 loads. This integrated lunar base model indicates which systems and subsystems have the greatest mass impact on the overall base. Also, brief overviews of possible activities at a lunar base and of lunar development strategies are given.
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