Abstract
As NASA readies itself for new space exploration initiatives starting with a human return to the Moon by the year 2020 eventually leading to human exploration of Mars, the requirements for a safe, efficient and comprehensive power system to support the exploration missions as well human habitat will become important issues to consider. Certain issues dealing with electric power generation and distribution on board Mars-bound vehicles and those on Lunar and Martian surfaces are described. The requirements for lightweight power generation dictates the use of a high frequency ac machine. Preliminary results of investigating the design of a permanent magnet synchronous machine is presented. ©2006 American Institute of Physics
Recommended Citation
B. H. Chowdhury et al., "AC/DC Power Systems with Applications in Future Human Habitat on Lunar and Mars Bases," American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Jan 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2169195
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
AC Generators; DC Generators; Mars; Moon; Power Systems; Space Research; Space Vehicles
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
