Lunaport: Math, Mechanics & Transport

TL;DR

This paper discusses the challenges of designing lunar surface transport facilities, emphasizing the importance of mathematical and computational approaches for future logistical decisions crucial to the success of lunar exploration.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific, engineering, and human factors involved in lunar transport infrastructure, linking these issues with mathematical and computational methods.

Findings

Identification of key issues in lunar transport logistics

Highlighting the role of math and computation in decision-making

Resources for scientists and engineers for lunar facility planning

Abstract

Issues for transport facilities on the lunar surface related to science, engineering, architecture, and human-factors are discussed. Logistic decisions made in the next decade may be crucial to financial success. In addition to outlining some of the problems and their relations with math and computation, the paper provides useful resources for decision-makers, scientists, and engineers.