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MUST: Moon Utilization

for Science and Technology

�

Farhood Aghdasi Final Presentation

Space Exploration Architectures

Concept Synthesis Studio

Fall 2015

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Overview

History

Scientists and Lunar Science

Lunar Particle Physics Experiment (TWINS)

Solar Activity Record

Lunar Polar Solar Observatory

Debris and Micrometeorite Mitigation using Lasers

Advantages

Future Efforts and Studies

References

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Exploration is What Humans Do

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Scientists Suggested �Lunar Science Activity

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Galactic Cosmic Rays(GCR)

Protons

Electrons

Nuclei

Max E:

320 ZeV

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Lunar Surface, Perfect Environment for Particle Physics Experiment

Lunar vacuum

Low Atmospheric density: 10^(-14) compare to Earth

Low Gravity: 1.622 m/s²

No need to build accelerator like LHC

Free High Energy Particles via Galactic Cosmic Rays

We just need to place target and surround it with large detectors

To Detect:

MASS, CHARGE, ENERGY

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TWINS Lunar Surface High Energy Particle Spectrometers�

Placed on two opposite sides of the moon

Nearside and Farside – 180 degrees apart

To prove the existence of neutralino, strangelets particles, and antimatter

Surround the largest cryogenic superconducting magnet

Measure the ultra high energy cosmic ray fluxes

Rigidity range up to 54 TeV

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�TLSHEPS Superconducting Magnet Scenario �

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Nine ultra precise layers of �TWINS�

Flexible Solar Panel Cylinder
Transition Radiation Detector
Time of Flight
Silicon Tracker Detector
Superconducting Magnet
Anti Coincidence Counter
Ring Imaging Cherenkov Detector
Oxygen Panel Fiber
Electromagnetic Calorimeter

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Lunar Solar Activity Record

Geologically dormant

No tectonics, weathering processes

Earliest history of the Solar System

Evolution of the Earth-Moon system

Evolution of rocky planets

Near-Earth cosmic environment

Pristine and unperturbed materials

3-4 Billion years Solar Activity Records

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Current Earth based solar records are ambiguous - for few thousand years

Vital for understanding and forecasting climate change on Earth

Lunar Paleoregolith Solar Activity Record

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Lunar Polar Paleoregolith Mission

3-4 billion year old terrain in the lunar polar highland regions

Fetch samples, examine, prepare 3 billion year solar activity chronology to help forecast solar behavior and climate change on Earth

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�Lunar Polar Solar Observatory

Optical telescope

Mounted on the Multipurpose Tower

North and South pole

No wind and no tectonic activity

Continuous view of the Sun

Better than anything on Earth or even in orbit

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Unique Platform for Fundamental Astrophysical Measurements

Astronomical observations

Electromagnetic spectrum

Optical Interferometry

Radio telescope on the far-side:

Gravitation

Neutron Stars

Pulsar

Black Hole

Entire Universe

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Debris and Micrometeorite Mitigation using Lasers

500,000 space junk

V = 17,500 mph

Dangerous for future space exploration Missions

Early detection by the combination of Radio and Optical telescopes (observation system)

React on time in case of any dangerous solar particle events

Using Laser Technology to reduce Debris and Micrometeorite

serve as a near-Earth asteroid early warning

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Advantage

1. Reduce the cost of space exploration missions

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2. Keep our space environment clean and safe

3. Provide large and stable platform for different types of experiments and observatories

4. Provide safe place for astronauts and scientists for scientific activities

5. Provide free and efficient radiation shielding material

6. Provide knowledge about the behavior of magnets in the outside region of Earth’s magnetic field

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Future Actions and Studies

Remind people that the Earth is one country and all humanity are her citizens

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References:

http://www.messagetoeagle.com/why-lunar-eclipses-were-considered-bad-omen-in-ancient-times/
http://www.skyimagelab.com/apollo17.html
https://eastfuturism.wikispaces.com/Stephen+Morrow
http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang/2009/07/13/what-happens-when-things-go-to/
http://www.cosmicray.com/
http://www.astronomynow.com/news/n1108/18moon/
https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/l/lro
http://www.astronomyclub.xyz/lunar-base/power-towers.html
http://calgary.rasc.ca/solarspectrum.htm
http://www.wired.com/2013/07/moon-ex-iloa-telescope/
http://space.io9.com/a-history-of-garbage-in-space-1572783046

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12.http://www.spacefuture.com/archive/elements_for_a_sustainable_lunar_colony_in_the_south_polar_region.shtml

13.http://jtgnew.sjrdesign.net/solsys_planets_earth_moon.html

14.http://www.conceptdraw.com/How-To-Guide/bar-diagrams-for-problem-solving-science

15.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/01/07/everything-chuck-hagel-needs-to-know-about-the-defense-budget-in-charts/

16. http://users.ictp.it/~chelaf/Moon_WP_final.pdf

17. The Moon:Resources http://www.springer.com/us/book/9780387360553

18. Heiken, Vaniman etal., Lunar Source Book http://www.amazon.com/Lunar-Sourcebook-Users-Guide-Moon/dp/0521334446

19 Eckart, P. Lunar Base Handbook http://www.amazon.com/LSC-Lunar-Handbook-Peter-Eckart/dp/0073294446

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21. Spudis etal http://www.amazon.com/The-Once-Future-Moon-Spudis/dp/1560988479

22. White, F Overview Effect http://www.amazon.com/The-Overview-Effect-Exploration-Evolution/dp/1563472600

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23. Jones E.M., Glover K., Apollo Surface Journals , https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/

24. Lunar Atlas.,

25. LROC http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/images

26. http://www.astronomy.com/news/2012/07/cern-experiments-observe-particle-consistent-with-long-sought-higgs-boson

27.https://www.google.com/search?noj=1&tbm=isch&q=ams+superconducting+magnet+scenario+formula&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi_hf_0_9vJAhVC7GMKHbkyCTkQvwUIGigA&dpr=0.9&biw=1137&bih=538#imgrc=Y61LacyftDRRbM%3A

28. http://www.outofthecradle.net/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/southpolebase.jpg