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This volume provides a blueprint for manned missions to Mars and a continued presence on the planet’s surface, including what technology is required, and what kinds of precursor missions and experiments are required for this undertaking. Papers which do not appear in full are published as abstracts. These proceedings are based on updated papers which were originally presented at the 6th Case for Mars conference,  held July 17-20, 1996, Boulder, CO.

The volume is divided into six sections:

Chapter 1: building support for low-cost missions to Mars (Part I: rationale and program management);
Chapter 1: building support for low-cost missions to Mars (Part II: involving the public sector);
Chapter 2: essential technology and proposed infrastructure;
Chapter 3: reducing the cost of precursor missions: science and engineering;
Chapter 4: designing a habitable planet;
Chapter 5: working group reports.

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This volume provides a blueprint for manned missions to Mars and a continued presence on the planet’s surface, including what technology is required, and what kinds of precursor missions and experiments are required for this undertaking. Papers which do not appear in full are published as abstracts. These proceedings are based on updated papers which were originally presented at the 5th Case for Mars conference,  held May 26-29, 1993, Boulder, CO.

The volume is divided into six sections:

Chapter 1: planning for missions to Mars;
Chapter 2: surface exploration;
Chapter 3: human missions I: transportation concepts;
Chapter 4: human missions II: power and fuel systems on Mars;
Chapter 5: human missions III: terraforming;
Chapter 6: human missions IV: long-term habitation - Mars base concepts.

OTHER BOOKS ON MARS EXPLORATION STILL AVAILABLE

A few copies of this proceedings, based on a meeting which was held in 1963, are still available. Many pioneers and notables in Mars exploration concepts made presentations at this meeting.
Session topics included

(1) propulsion and orbit concepts for the Mars trip,
(2) vehicle designs for Mars trips,
(3) Earth return, re-entry: Mars trip guidance,
(4) life science aspects of Mars trips,
(5) communication and power supply for Mars trips,
(6) Mars exploration and missions,
(7) astronomical data on Mars and evidences of life and
(8) scientific value of Mars trips.

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Volume 92 (Part II), Base Building, Colonization and Terraformation, 376p

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Volume 91 (Part I): Section I contains 11 articles on precursor missions, including concepts for in situ resource utilization on Mars, sample return missions, in situ propellant production, water vapor adsorption reactor, diborane/CO2 rockets for use in Mars ascent vehicles, pH measurements of the Martian surface, Mars subsurface radar mapper, utilization of Martian atmospheric constituents by temperature swing adsorption, and Athena: a possible first step in a program of human Mars exploration. Section II contains 11 articles on early piloted missions, including human aspects, a day in the life at a Mars base, an Antarctic research outpost as a model for planetary exploration, Mars Direct, exploration strategies and the astronaut’s toolset, heat transfer for an internal combustion engine on Mars, space suits and life support systems for Mars Exploration, practical methods for near-term human exploration of Mars, future habitability of Mars, and footsteps to Mars: an incremental approach to Mars exploration. [detailed content]

Volume 92 (Part II): Section I contains 11 articles on base building, including resources for human settlement, use of regolith resources on Mars, rocket propellants from Martian resources, wind energy resources, Martian resources in a CELSS, Mars Habitation 2057, long range mobility on Mars, design considerations for a Mars solar energy system, polar exploration of Mars, an interplanetary transportation system for delivering large groups of people to Mars, and utility of geothermal power on Mars. Section II contains 8 articles on colonization and terraforming, including economic aspects of Mars colonization, terraforming by use of explosive force, biological aspects of the ecopoeisis and terraformation of Mars, genetic modification and selection of microorganisms for growth on Mars, conceptual solutions to the problem of plant growth in low concentrations of oxygen, environmental ethics and planetary engineering, technological requirements for terraforming Mars and ozone and planetary habitability. [detailed content]

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Volume 90, Considerations for Sending Humans, 502p

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These volumes provide a blueprint for manned missions to Mars and a continued presence on the planet’s surface, including what technology is required, and what kinds of precursor missions and experiments are required for this undertaking. Papers which do not appear in full are published as abstracts. These proceedings are based on updated papers which were originally presented at the fourth Case for Mars conference, “The International Exploration of Mars,” held June 4-8, 1990 in Boulder, Colorado.

Volume 89(Mission Strategy and Architectures) is divided into three sections: Part I, making the international case for Mars, includes chapters on space policy and international cooperation/international science objectives; Part II, mission strategy, includes chapters on philosophy, planning, architectures, infrastructure and engineering; Part III, technical considerations for getting to Mars, includes chapters on robotic and precursor missions, transportation systems and spacecraft, and advanced propulsion. Numerical and author index included for both volumes. [detailed content]

Volume 90 (Considerations for Sending Humans) is divided into three sections: Part I, considerations for sending humans, includes chapters on communications and robotic versus human presence and radiation; Part II, living on Mars, includes chapters on in situ resource utilization, habitability and life support, and Mars base and infrastructure; Part III, social perspectives, discusses Mars habitability and analogs. Numerical and author index included for both volumes.  [detailed content]

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This volume consists of 26 chapters, each prepared by a qualified individual(s) on a topic of his/her expertise. Anyone wanting a concise review of an all-around Mars exploration strategy will find this book of interest. Included are six chapters on making the case for Mars, six chapters on getting to Mars: interplanetary transportation issues, four chapters on living in space: the human element, five chapters on living and working on Mars, two chapters on science on Mars and two chapters on costs and benefits of Mars exploration. Numerical and author index included.

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Volume 62, based on material derived from the second Case for Mars conference held July 10-14, 1984 in Boulder, Colorado contains sections on national and international aspects, precursor missions, science, Earth-Mars delivery systems, Mars surface technology, utilizing Martian resources, and human factors.

Volume 74, General Interest and Overview, 744p

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Volume 75, Technical, 646p

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These volumes provide a blueprint for manned missions to Mars and a continued presence on the planet’s surface, including what technology is required, and what kinds of precursor missions and experiments are required for this undertaking.

Volumes 74 & 75 are based on material derived from the third Case for Mars conference, “Strategies for Exploration”, held July 18-22, 1987 in Boulder, Colorado. Volume 74 includes general interest and overview papers on (1) making the political case for Mars, (2) considerations for sending humans to Mars, (3) technical considerations for getting to Mars, and (4) living on Mars. Volume 75 consists of technical papers on (1) political and social issues, (2) issues for sending humans to Mars, (3) technical issues for getting to Mars, (4) living on Mars, and (5) workshop summaries.
 
 

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Extensively updated since the conference. Covers;

1. our current knowledge and understanding of Mars: history, geology, volcanism, channels, moons, atmosphere, meteorology, water and other volatiles, biological and life questions;
2. present and future unmanned exploration: 1988-89 Soviet Phobos mission, Mars Observer (mission and science), Mars aeronomy, seismic network, Mars sample return (mission and science), and Mars rover concept;
3.  engineering issues and options for manned exploration: pathways, scenarios, transportation, technologies, and
4. human dimensions: human factors, life support, living and working on Mars. Overview by Thomas O. Paine. Keynote by James C. Fletcher. Numerous illustrations.
5. Index.

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CONTENTS  (Volume 91, AAS Science and Technology Series, Part I:  Precursors and Early Piloted Missions)  Page  Foreword vii  Preface ix  SECTION I - PRECURSORS  1 Concepts for In-Situ Resource Utilization on Mars: A Personal Historical Perspective (AAS 97-351), J. R. French 3  Mars Multi-Sample Return Mission (AAS 97-352), Evgeny Ya. Shafirovich and Udo I. Goldshleger  9  Report on the Construction and Operation of a Mars In Situ Propellant Production Unit (AAS 97-353), Robert M. Zubrin, Steve Price, Larry Mason and Larry Clark 19  Mars In Situ Propellant Technology Demonstrator Mission (AAS 97-354), A. P. Bruckner, B. Thill, S. Anderson, D. Pasco and C. Willman 37  Design of a Water Vapor Adsorption Reactor for Martian In Situ Resource Utilization (AAS 97-355), John D. Williams, Steven C. Coons and Adam P. Bruckner 59  Diborane/CO2 Rockets for Use in Mars Ascent Vehicles (AAS 97-356), Robert M. Zubrin 75  Measurement of the pH of the Martian Surface (AAS 97-357), M. R. Sims and A. A. Mills 83  Mars Subsurface Radar Mapper (AAS 97-358), David T. Chappell 91  Mars Sample Return Mission With ISPP (AAS 97-359), K. R. Sridhar 113  Utilization of Martian Atmosphere Constituents by Temperature-Swing Adsorption (AAS 97-360), John E. Finn, K. R. Sridhar and Christopher P. McKay 127  Athena: A Possible First Step in a Program of Human Mars Exploration (AAS 97-361), Robert M. Zubrin 143  SECTION II - EARLY PILOTED MISSIONS 151 Exploration of Mars: The Human Aspect (AAS 97-362), V. Garshnek 153  A Day in the Life at Mars Base 1 (AAS 97-363), Benton C. Clark 181  An Antarctic Research Outpost as a Model for Planetary Exploration (AAS 97-364), D. T. Andersen, C. P. McKay, R. A. Wharton, Jr. and J. D. Rummel 199  Crew Support for an Initial Mars Expedition (AAS 97-365), Yvonne A. Clearwater and Albert A. Harrison 211  Mars Direct: Combining Near-Term Technologies to Achieve a  Two-Launch Manned Mars Mission (AAS 97-366), David A. Baker and Robert M. Zubrin 225  Exploration Strategies and the Astronaut's Toolset (AAS 97-367), Robert C. Boyd and Benton C. Clark 241  Heat Transfer From an Internal Combustion (Otto-Cycle) Engine on the Surface of Mars (AAS 97-368), Owen Gwynne 257  Space Suits and Life Support Systems for the Exploration of Mars (AAS 97-369), Lawrence H. Kuznetz and Owen Gwynne 267  Practical Methods for Near-Term Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 97-370), Robert M. Zubrin and David B. Weaver 289  Exploration of the Future Habitability of Mars (AAS 97-371), Martyn J. Fogg 317 Footsteps to Mars: An Incremental Approach to Mars Exploration (AAS 97-372), Geoffrey A. Landis 339  APPENDICES 351  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 353  Advances in the Astronautical Sciences  354  Science and Technology Series 361  AAS History Series 367  INDEX 369  Numerical Index (Volumes 91 and 92, Science and Technology Series 371  Author Index (Volumes 91 and 92, Science and Technology Series 375   [back to volume 91]  [top of this page]

 

 
 

CONTENTS (Volume 92, AAS Science and Technology Series, Part II:  Base Building, Colonization and Terraformation)  Page  Foreword vii  Preface ix  SECTION I - BASE BUILDING  1 The Resources of Mars for Human Settlement (AAS 97-373), Thomas R. Meyer and Christopher P. McKay 3  Survival and Prosperity Using Regolith Resources on Mars (AAS 97-374), Benton C. Clark 31  Rocket Propellants From Martian Resources (AAS 97-375), J. R. French 43  Wind Energy: A Resource for a Human Mission to Mars (AAS 97-376), Henry W. Haslach, Jr. 53  Use of Martian Resources in a Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) (AAS 97-377), David T. Smernoff and Robert D. MacElroy 71  Mars Habitation 2057: Concept Design of a Mars Settlement in the Year 2057 (AAS 97-378), Yoji Ishikawa, Takaya Ohkita and Yoji Amemiya  83  Long Range Mobility on Mars (AAS 97-379), Robert M. Zubrin 99  Design Considerations for a Mars Solar Energy System (AAS 97-380), David H. Atkinson and Owen Gwynne 117  The Polar Exploration of Mars (AAS 97-381), C. S. Cockell 139  An Interplanetary Transportation System for Delivering Large Groups of People to Mars (AAS 97-382), Gary A. Allen, Jr. 161  The Utility of Geothermal Energy on Mars (AAS 97-383), Martyn J. Fogg 187  SECTION II - COLONIZATION AND TERRAFORMING  229  Terraforming Mars With Four War-Surplus Bombs (AAS 97-384), Robert Alan Mole 231  The Economic Viability of Mars Colonization (AAS 97-385), Robert M. Zubrin 239  Biological Aspects of the Ecopoeisis and Terraformation of Mars: Current Perspectives and Research (AAS 97-386), David J. Thomas 257  Genetic Modification and Selection of Microorganisms for Growth on Mars (AAS 97-387), Julian A. Hiscox and David J. Thomas 265  Terraforming Mars: Conceptual Solutions to the Problem of Plant Growth in Low Concentrations of Oxygen (AAS 97-388), Martyn J. Fogg 283  Environmental Ethics and Planetary Engineering (AAS 97-389), D. MacNiven 303  Technological Requirements for Terraforming Mars (AAS 97-390), Robert M. Zubrin and Christopher P. McKay 309  Ozone and the Habitability of Mars (AAS 97-391), Julian A. Hiscox and Bernhard Lee Lindner 327  APPENDICES 339  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 341  Advances in the Astronautical Sciences  342  Science and Technology Series 349  AAS History Series 355  INDEX 357  Numerical Index 359   [back to volume 92]  [top of this page]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

CONTENTS  (Volume 89, AAS Science and Technology Series,  Mission Strategy and Architectures)  Page  Foreword xvii  Mars Overview Meeting Summary xxii  Prologue.  The Rationale for Mars and Lessons from Apollo (AAS 90-318), Thomas O. Paine xxv  PART I:  MAKING THE INTERNATIONAL CASE FOR MARS Chapter 1.  Space Policy 3 The National Research Council's Review of NASA's 90-Day Study, "Human Exploration of Space" (AAS 90-289), JoAnn Clayton 5  Productivity Influences on Planetary Landing Dates (AAS 90-290), Humboldt C. Mandell, Jr. 11  Why Private Firms Can't Commit to Mars Projects:  Impediments to Private Sector Participation in High Risk Ventures (AAS 90-291), Mike H. Ryan 21  Marketing and Legislation in Outer Space for Martian Resources (AAS 90-293), James J. Hurtak 29  Chapter 2.  International Cooperation/International Science Objectives 49  An Overview of ESA Scientific Interest in Mars Exploration (AAS 90-150), Philippe Masson 51  A Manned Mars Exploration Program as a Human Endeavor (AAS 90-170), F. M. Friedlaender 53  International Human Expeditions to Mars¾Suggestions and Mechanisms (AAS 90-172), Otto Steinbronn and Bruce M. Cordell 59  A Near-Term Incremental Strategy for US/USSR Manned Spaceflight Cooperation (AAS 90-174), James E. Oberg 71  The French Near Term Activities on Mars Exploration (AAS 90-164), D. J. P. Moura and J. Runavot 79  Continuation of the Search for the Modern Life on Mars on Future Soviet Missions (AAS 90-155), M. V. Ivanov 83  Interface Standardization:  A Jump Start to International Space Exploration (AAS 90-175), Alan J. Willoughby 97  Workshop on International Cooperation (AAS 90-259), Gerda Horneck 105  ESA Activities Related to Future Mars Exploration (AAS 90-162) (Abstract), A. F. Chicarro 111  Overview of the Space Exploration Initiative (AAS 90-163) (Abstract), Douglas A. O'Handley 113  Interest in Mars Exploration in India (AAS 90-165) (Abstract), C. T. Vanajakshi 114  Global Exploration of Mars Through Multinational Teamwork (AAS 90-171) (Abstract), Alan J. Willoughby 115  Mars Balloon - A Lesson in International Mission and Systems Analysis (AAS 90-173) (Abstract), Louis D. Friedman 116  An Assessment of the Habitability of Mars (AAS 90-313) (Abstract), Christopher P. McKay 117  An Overview of Soviet Scientific Interest in Mars Exploration (AAS 90-151) (Abstract), L. M. Mukhin 118  Science Strategy for Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-152) (Abstract), Carol R. Stoker 119  International Mars Forum in Japan and a Plan for Japanese Mars Exploration (AAS 90-153) (Abstract), Takafumi Matsui 120  PART II:  MISSION STRATEGY Chapter 3.  Philosophy 121  An Architectural Approach Towards the Unmanned Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-176), Robert R. Cleave and Tom Heinsheimer 123  A Heuristic Approach to Infrastructure Development and the Space Exploration Initiative (AAS 90-177), Matthew Fisk Marshall 137  "If We're Going to Mars, Why Stop at the Moon?" (AAS 90-179), Ed Repic, Ron Jones, Greg Skruch and John Kehrbaum 149  Chapter 4.  Planning 159  Programmatic Hierarchies for Space Exploration (AAS 90-190), Brent Sherwood 161  A Requirements Analysis Approach to Placing an Initial Expedition on Mars by 2010 (AAS 90-192), Henry R. Sterner 179  A Participatory Planning Alternative for Mars Mission Design (AAS 90-180), Marc M. Cohen 203  Space System Architecture Code:  A Tool for Planetary Mission Design (AAS 90-194), John Blandino, Darrell Jan and Bryan Palaszewski  221  The Constructibility of Space Exploration Initiative Designs (AAS 90-252), Brent Helleckson and Steve Jolly 245  Martian Exploration and the Triple Constraint (AAS 90-292), Malcolm A. LeCompte 257  A Goal and Strategy for Human Exploration of the Moon and Mars (AAS 90-178) (Abstract), Donna Shirley Pivirotto 271  Chapter 5.  Architectures, Infrastructure  and Engineering 273  Mars Direct: A Simple, Robust, and Cost Effective Architecture for the Space Exploration Initiative (AAS 90-168), Robert M. Zubrin, David A. Baker and Owen Gwynne  275  Mars 2000 - Why Wait? A Manned Mars Mission Concept Achievable by the Year 2000 (AAS 90-185), R. P. Reinert and M. A. Crouch 315  A Straight-Arrow Approach for the Near-Term Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-166) (Abstract), Benton C. Clark 333  Case for Mars II Architecture:  Direct to a Mars Base (AAS 90-167) (Abstract), Jim French 335  The Great Exploration:  A Technology Development and Demonstration Program (AAS 90-169) (Abstract), R. A. Hyde, M. Y. Ishikawa, S. D. Nozette, M. Rendine and L. L. Wood 336  Major Components of a Human Base on Mars (AAS 90-181) (Abstract), Owen Gwynne and Christopher P. McKay 337  Starcraft Incentive Exploration (AAS 90-182) (Abstract), Buzz Aldrin 338  Space Transportation Systems for Settlement of Mars (AAS 90-183) (Abstract), Gordon R. Woodcock 340  Synthesis of a Space Infrastructure (AAS 90-186) (Abstract), Ronald M. Jones 341  Proposed Concept for a Manned Mars Mission (M3) Program (AAS 90-187) (Abstract), Douglas Seitz, Jeff Danalek, Joe Filbert, Will McCarthy, Dave Philipp, Mark Schloesslin, Jon Schulz and Gus Thomason 342  Mars on a Budget (AAS 90-188) (Abstract), Charles Edward Smith, Jr. 344  The Importance of the Martian Satellites in a Martian System (SEI) Development Strategy (AAS 90-189) (Abstract), Chad Goodman, David Steller and Ron Jones 345  A Mission Planning and System Integration Model for a Manned Mission to Mars (AAS 90-191) (Abstract), Curt Bilby 347  A Plan for the Manned Explorations of Mars (AAS 90-193) (Abstract), Michael A. Minovitch 348  The Development of a Resource Allocation Strategy for an Integrated Space Exploration Plan (AAS 90-195) (Abstract), Janet Gleave 349  The Columbus Project (AAS 90-196) (Abstract), Bill Wedel 350  Candidate Power Systems to Support Advanced Lunar and Mars Exploration (AAS 90-248) (Abstract), Vernon R. Larson 351  Power System Commonality Considerations for NASA's Lunar and  Mars Initiative (AAS 90-249) (Abstract), Lee S. Mason, Robert L. Cataldo and Daniel G. Soltis 354  Ultrahigh Temperature Nuclear Power MHD Concepts for Space Applications (AAS 90-245) (Abstract), S. Anghaie, E. T. Dugan, I. Maya, and N. J. Diaz  357  Mars Mission Enhancements Made Possible With a Beam-Power System (AAS 90-246) (Abstract), Judith Ann Bamberger 358  PART III:  TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FORGETTING TO MARS Chapter 6.  Robotic and Precursor Missions 361  Information from Robotic Missions and the Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-212), Roger D. Bourke and Robert N. Mostert 363  Exploring Mars by Balloon:  Results of GCM Simulations (AAS 90-215), J. B. Dalton and J. B. Pollack 373  Snakerope Studies for the Mars 1994 Mission (AAS 90-216), Craig B. Christensen, Andrew L. Shumway, Brian G. Williams,Frank J. Redd and James N. Cantrell 399  Mars Global Network Mission Lander Concept (AAS 90-225), Robert N. Mostert 415  Mission Design for the Mars Global  Network Mission (AAS 90-230), Philip C. Knocke 425  Field Geology Tools for a Manned Mars Mission (AAS 90-256), Robert C. Boyd, R. Briggs Cunningham, Claire M. MacLeod,Larry W. Mason and Michael G. Thornton 441  Martian Regolith Sample Studies:  Lessons from the Acquisition and Analysis of Lunar Cores (AAS 90-226), Judith H. Allton and David S. McKay 459  Robotic In Situ Science Technology for Mars (AAS 90-228), Brian Muirhead and Carlos Moreno 479  Unique Soil Sampling System for Mars Penetrator (AAS 90-229), James R. Bilodeau, Christopher W. Byrne, Stephen J. Caravellaand Kristin C. Schad 491  Foreign Soil:  Packaging Rocks from Mars (AAS 90-307), Earl Don Robinson II, Diana Twede and Gary Burgess 501  MARSNET - A Concept of a Network of Small Mars Surface Stations (AAS 90-213) (Abstract), George E. N. Scoon 513  Science Strategy for Robotic Missions to Mars (AAS 90-214) (Abstract), Matthew Golombek 514  Dynamics of a Mars Surface Contacting Balloon/Payload System(AAS 90-217) (Abstract), Frank J. Redd and James N. Cantrell 515  Volatile-Laden Martian Regolith Sealed in a Container: Using Martian and Terrestrial Sorbents to Manage Pressures (AAS 90-218) (Abstract), J. H. Allton 516  Mars 1994 International Balloon Mission (AAS 90-219) (Abstract), Craig B. Christensen, J. Layne Larsen, Andrew L. Shumway, Brian G. Williams and Frank J. Redd 518  Mission Engineering for the Mars Observer Mission (AAS 90-221) (Abstract), Suzanne R. Dodd 519  Assessment and Selection of Martian Penetrator and Balloon Sites (AAS 90-223) (Abstract), James W. Rice, Jr., David A. Williams and Nathan Bridges 520  Robotic Missions to Phobos (AAS 90-224) (Abstract), T. Iwata 522  The Mars Egg:  A Combined Reentry Device and Surface Analyzer (AAS 90-231) (Abstract), Gregg Simon, Mark Tobias, Karina Wiese, and Mike Fisher 523  An Overview of the Mars Rover Sample Return Mission (AAS 90-184) (Abstract), Stephen Bailey 524  Alternative Concepts for Mars Sample Return Missions (AAS 90-227) (Abstract), Stephen Bailey 525  Step by Step Approach to Exobiological Research on Mars (AAS 90-154) (Abstract), G. Horneck and C. Lindberg 526  Identification of Chemical Traces of Life on Mars: A Reappraisal of the Sampling Aspect (AAS 90-156) (Abstract), M. Schidlowski 527  Martian Paleolakes and Waterways: Exobiological Implications (AAS 90-159) (Abstract), David H. Scott, James W. Rice, Jr. and James M. Dohm 528  Mars Sample Acquisition for Biology:  A Call to Arms for Diggers, Drillers, Pokers, and Haulers (AAS 90-157) (Abstract), Penelope J. Boston 529  Evaporitic Salt Crusts:  A Martian's Oasis or Last Refuge (AAS 90-158) (Abstract), Lynn J. Rothschild and Rocco L. Mancinelli 530  The Early Subsurface Hydrologic Evolution of Mars (AAS 90-160) (Abstract), S. M. Clifford 531  ERA, A Facility to Simulate Martian UV-Climate (AAS 90-161) (Abstract), C. Lindberg and G. Horneck 533  Using Robots to Support Human Exploration (AAS 90-311) (Abstract), Michael Sims and Nancy Sliwa 534  Chapter 7.  Transportation Systems and  Spacecraft 535  Autonomous Hazard Detection and Avoidance Sensor Concepts for Spacecraft Landing (AAS 90-234), Peter Tchoryk, Jr., Kurt Gleichman, Dwayne Carmer, Yuji Moritaand Milton Trichel 537  Small Spacecraft Design for Mars Precursor Missions (AAS 90-235), Walter K. Daniel and John Kracht 553  Small Spacecraft to the Planets (AAS 90-238), Robert E. Becker 561  System Design of a Mars Ascent Vehicle (AAS 90-239), Scott Alan Geels 579  Low Earth Orbit Nodes for Support of Exploration Missions--History and Current Thinking (AAS 90-240), Martin J. Kaszubowski and William M. Cirillo  599  A Universal Orbital Docking and Berthing System (AAS 90-321), Oliver P. Harwood and Rex W. Ridenoure 613  Atlas Centaur Upper Stages as an on Orbit Resource (AAS 90-317), C. Flint Webb 631  Aerocapture Strategies for Mars Robotic Spacecraft (AAS 90-232) (Abstract), Stephen Bailey 637  Entry and Landing Strategies for the Mars Rover Sample Return Mission (AAS 90-233) (Abstract), Mark Geyer 638  A Single-Launch Mars Surface Sample Return Mission Using In Situ Propellant Production (AAS 90-236) (Abstract), Douglas Jones 639  Report on Space Transportation Infrastructure Study (AAS 90-241) (Abstract), Douglas A. Comstock 640  Design of a Modified Interplanetary Assembly (AAS 90-242) (Abstract), L. G. Lemke and M. A. Smith 641  Allemande: Using Rotating Tethers With Cycling Spacecraft to Support Mars Operations (AAS 90-243) (Abstract), Bruce A. Mackenzie 642  Earth-Moon Cycling Transportation Node for Missions to Mars(AAS 90-244) (Abstract), Eric L. Dahlstrom and Jennifer L. Avery 644  Chapter 8.  Advanced Propulsion 645  Solar Thermal Propelled Spacecraft for Mars Cargo Missions (AAS 90-198), M. W. Beall, R. J. Teeter, T. N. Tran and A. P. Bruckner 647  A Case for Mars:  A Case for Nuclear Thermal Rockets (AAS 90-202), J. E. Neuman, D. H. Van Haaften, and W. W. Madsen 671  Metallized Propellants for the Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-203), Bryan Palaszewski 677  Mars Manned Fusion Spaceship (AAS 90-207), James Hedrick, Brent Buchholtz, Paul Ward, Jim Frueh, and Eric Jensen 699  The Liquid Annular Reactor System (LARS) Propulsion (AAS 90-208), George Maise, Otto Lazareth, Fred Horn, James Powell, Hans Ludewig and Roger Lenard 709  A Uranium-Mist Based Nuclear Space Propulsion System (AAS 90-197) (Abstract), S. Anghaie 717  Using Lunar LOX to Conduct Mars Missions (AAS 90-199) (Abstract), Chuck Hepburn, Greg Skruch and John Kehrbaum  718  Nuclear Rocket Propulsion Technology Status (AAS 90-200) (Abstract), William L. Kirk 719  Propulsion for Rapid Transit Between Earth and Mars (AAS 90-201) (Abstract), H. D. Froning and Dr. Franklin B. Mead, Jr. 720  High Energy Density Materials for Space Propulsion (AAS 90-205) (Abstract), M. LeCompte and M. Rosenkrantz and D. Konowslow  721  Component Shielding Requirements for Mars Mission (AAS 90-206) (Abstract), E. C. Selcow, M. Todosow, H. Ludewig, O. Lazareth and R. J. Cerbone 722  Particle Bed Reactor Engine Cycle Analysis (AAS 90-209) (Abstract), Timothy J. Lawrence and Ralph J. Cerbone 723  Preliminary Design Considerations of Two Particle Bed Propulsion Reactors Suitable for Missions to Mars (AAS 90-210) (Abstract), O. Lazareth, S. Mughabghab, K. Perkins, E. Schmidt, E. Selcow, H. Ludewig and J. Powell 724  Method for Carrying Out Particle Bed Reactor Size and Mass Estimates (AAS 90-211) (Abstract), S. Mughabghab, O. Lazareth, E. Schmidt, G. Maise, F. Horn, H. Ludewig and J. Powell 725  APPENDIX  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 729 INDEX  Numerical Index 745  Author Index 754   [back to volume 89 & 90]  [top of this page]

 
 
 

 

CONTENTS (Volume 90, AAS Science and Technology Series,  Considerations for Sending Humans)  Page  Foreword xiii  Mars Overview Meeting Summary xviii  Prologue.  The Rationale for Mars and Lessons from Apollo (AAS 90-318), Thomas O. Paine xxi  PART I:  CONSIDERATIONS FOR SENDING HUMANS Chapter 1.  Communications 1 Providing Adaptability in Mars Exploration Computer Support (AAS 90-305), Ned Chapin 3  Mars Missions Telecommunications Challenges (AAS 90-302), David J. Bell and Mark A. Bobb 17  Communications Needs for Mars Exploration: Operational Implications (AAS 90-303), Michael A. Jordan, Eric O. Basques, and Patricia E. Gould 29  Chapter 2.  Robotic Versus Human Presence  41  Orbital Assembly and Constructability Considerations of Candidate Manned Mars Spacecraft (AAS 90-308), George W. Morgenthaler and Mark D'Amara 43  Optimal Constructor Selection for Mars Exploration Mission Construction Projects (AAS 90-309), Richard J. Johnson and George W. Morgenthaler  69  DYCAM I:  A Computer Aided Tool for the Engineering and On-Orbit Construction of Mars Spacecraft (AAS 90-310), George W. Morgenthaler and Herb Schroeder  81  Chapter 3.  Radiation 99  The Radiation Show-Stopper to Mars Missions:  A Solution (AAS 90-273), Benton C. Clark and Larry W. Mason 101  INC Model Calculation of P + 56Fe Reaction Charge and Mass Changing Cross Sections Below 2 Gev (AAS 90-220), M. Divadeenam and T. E. Ward 115  Radioactive Nuclide Production in Stony Meteorites Exposed to 200 MeV Proton Irradiation (AAS 90-222), Stephen Lakatos, Emanuel P. Manche, Martin S. Spergel, Mundrathi Divadeenam and Thomas E. Ward 123  Human Radiation Dose Received During a Manned Mars Mission(AAS 90-275), O. W. Lazareth, M. Divadeenam, H. Ludewig, M. S. Spergel, S. Mughabghab, E. C. Selcow, T. E. Ward and J. R. Powell 139  PART II:  LIVING ON MARS Chapter 4.  In Situ Resource Utilization 147  Extracting Water from the Martian Soil Using Microwaves (AAS 90-297), Owen Gwynne and Christopher P. McKay 149  Regolith as Propellant for Mars Mission (AAS 90-204), Brian Tillotson 155  Project Minerva:  A Low Cost Manned Mars Mission Based on Indigenous Propellant Production (AAS 90-315), Adam P. Bruckner, Kelly Caviezel, Todd Daggert,  Mike Folkers, Mark Fornia, Steven Hamling, Bryan Johnson, Martin Kalberer, Mike Machula, Kevin Mahn, Leslie McCullough, Clint Schneider and Vincent Westmark 169  Novel Propellants Derived from Atmospheric CO2 on Mars (AAS 90-320), Geoffrey A. Landis 193  EXOFUEL:  Martian Propellants for the Human Exploration Initiative(AAS 90-294) (Abstract), Bruce M. Cordell, Christopher R. Cassell, Sam L. Wagner and Anthony Zuppero 199  Martian Ice:  Science Issues, Resource Exploration, and Preparations for Base Siting (AAS 90-295) (Abstract), J. S. Kargel, R. G. Strom and J. S. Lewis 201  Atmospheric Water on Mars:  Energy Estimates for Extraction(AAS 90-296) (Abstract), Thomas R. Meyer, Lisa Brown and Jon Tarantino  204  Isentropic Processing for In Situ Propellant Production on Mars (AAS 90-298) (Abstract), Douglas Jones 205  The Artesian Well:  Piping Martian Volatiles to the Inner Solar System (AAS 90-299) (Abstract), Alastair J. W. Mayer 206  Chapter 5.  Habitability and Life Support  207  Implanting Life on Mars as a Long Term Goal for Mars Exploration (AAS 90-312), Christopher P. McKay and Robert H. Haynes 209  Biomass Production Model for a Bioregenerative Life Support System (AAS 90-278), R. J. Bula, R. C. Morrow and M. Mankamyer 217  The Key to Humans on Mars:  Simulation on Earth of Closed Ecological Systems for Long-Duration Habitats (AAS 90-280), J. F. Redor, C. J. Savage, R. A. Binot and M. Novara 225  The Biosphere 2 Project:  Applications for Space Exploration and Mars Settlement (AAS 90-281), Taber MacCallum, Mark Nelson, John P. Allen, Linda Leigh, Abigail Alling, Norberto Alverez-Romo 249  Plant-Rated Greenhouses (AAS 90-257), Bruce A. Mackenzie and David C. Dunand 273  Photovoltaic Power System Operation on Mars (AAS 90-247), Geoffrey A. Landis and Joseph Appelbaum 281  A Remotely Deployable Martian Habitat (AAS 90-258), Gary S. Brierley, D. Bryan Neely and Mark T. Newkirk 295  A New Mass Spectrometer System for Life Support in Long-Term Space Environments (AAS 90-270) (Abstract), Al Micco, Bruce Dietrich and George Swanson 301  Design of Exercise Counter-Measures for Life Support in Long Term Space Environments (AAS 90-271) (Abstract), George D. Swanson 302  Space Suits And Life Support Systems for the Exploration of Mars (AAS 90-272) (Abstract), Lawrence Kuznetz 303  Astronaut Radiation Safety Evaluated for Nuclear Earth-Mars Vehicles (AAS 90-274) (Abstract), Steven M. Stevenson and Alan J. Willoughby 304  Workload and Biomechanics for Extravehicular Activity (EVA):  Simulated Martian Environment Study (AAS 90-276) (Abstract), Dava J. Newman 305  Implications of Manned Interplanetary Travel (AAS 90-277) (Abstract), Thomas M. Ciesla 306  Chapter 6.  Mars Base and Infrastructure  307  Constructing a Mars Base - Mars Habitation 2057 Concept (AAS 90-251), Yoji Ishikawa, Takaya Ohkita and  Yoji Amemiya  309  A Conceptual Design for an Interface Between Habitable Volumes and Life Support Facilities (AAS 90-279), Brent Helleckson 321  Omnidirectional Platform for Unstructured Surfaces (AAS 90-254), James W. Brazell and W. M. Williams, Jr. 333  Simulation of Martian Materials and Resources Exploitation on a Variable Gravity Research Facility (AAS 90-300), François Spiero and David C. Dunand 347  Biophysical Research Modules and Biosphere Mars Missions (AAS 90-237), P. A. Hansson 361  Habitability Design Issues for Partial Gravity Environments (AAS 90-250) (Abstract), John A. Ciciora 369  The Mars Program from a Japanese Perspective (AAS 90-253) (Abstract), Michio Shimizu 370  Base Construction on Mars (AAS 90-255) (Abstract), J. E. Dailey, W. L. Alexander and B. M. Cordell  373  Sizing of a Magma Electrolysis LLOX Plant to Support Mars Missions (AAS 90-301) (Abstract), E. McCullough and J. M. Kehrbaum 375  Rotating Processing Plant (Phobos or Deimos) (AAS 90-304) (Abstract), R. D. Waldron 376  High-Resolution Color Analysis of the Martian Surface (AAS 90-306) (Abstract), E. Hauber, H. Hoffmann, M. Rauch and G. Neukum  378  PART III:  SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES Chapter 7.  Mars Habitability and Analogs 379  Mare Chronium:  A Short History of Martian Timekeeping (AAS 90-287), Thomas Gangale 381  One Thousand Days Non-Stop at Sea:  Lessons for a Mission to Mars (AAS 90-266), W. Reid Stowe and Albert A. Harrison 395  Young People and Rationales for Human Mars Missions (AAS 90-314), Bruce Cordell and Joan Miller 407  A Space-Age Game (AAS 90-319), Richard Norman 421  An Antarctic Research Outpost as a Model for Planetary Exploration (AAS 90-260) (Abstract), D. T. Andersen, R. A. Wharton, C. P. McKay and J. D. Rummel 425  Advanced Systems Development for the Space Exploration Initiative (AAS 90-261) (Abstract), D. A. Petri and B. Roberts 426  The Role of Planetary Antarctic Analogs in Support of the Space Exploration Initiative (AAS 90-262) (Abstract), Corinne M. Buoni 427  Enabling Human Exploration of Space Through the Utilization of Analog Environments (AAS 90-263) (Abstract), Karen K. Gaiser and Frank M. Sulzman 428  Simulators for Lunar and Martian Exploration (CETEC) (AAS 90-264) (Abstract), Raymond S. Leonard, Peter A. Hart, Gerald G. Leigh, Steven D. Howe and Stewart W. Johnson 429  Field-Testing the Future:  An Anthropological Approach to Space Analogues (AAS 90-265) (Abstract), James J. Funaro 432  Habitability Considerations for Human Expeditions to Mars (AAS 90-267) (Abstract), Yvonne A. Clearwater 433  Psychological and Multicultural Factors in the Planning of an International Mission to Mars (AAS 90-268) (Abstract), Patricia A. Santy, Albert W. Holland and Anne L. Looper 435  The Martian Embassy:  A Prototype Martian Settlement (AAS 90-269) (Abstract), Scott G. Beach 436  The Wizards of Mars: Politics and the Prospects for the Colonization of Mars (AAS 90-282) (Abstract), Robert Michael Beattie, Jr. 437  Mission to Mars:  A National Endeavor for Science Education (AAS 90-283) (Abstract), William L. Buckingham 438  Mars Program, Mars Mission, Mars Base:  Problems in Administration (AAS 90-284) (Abstract), Nathan C. Goldman 439  The Lessons of Varsovian's Reconnaissance (AAS 90-285) (Abstract), D. J. Bents 440  Education Initiatives (AAS 90-286) (Abstract), Philip A. Turek 441  Layman's Knowledge of Evolution of Universe (AAS 90-288) (Abstract), Himankush Saha 442  APPENDIX  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 445  INDEX  Numerical Index 461  Author Index 470       [back to volume 89 & 90]  [top of this page]

 

 
 

CONTENTS  - Volume 86, AAS Science and Technology Series  Page  Fellow Traveler - Poem and Book Dedication to Thomas O. Paine iv  Foreword vii  Prologue.  Steps to Mars, Daniel S. Goldin xi  SECTION I - MAKING THE CASE FOR MARS Chapter 1.  Why Should Humans Explore Space? (AAS 95-471), Lawrence G. Lemke 3  Chapter 2. The Significance of the Martian Frontier (AAS 95-472), Robert M. Zubrin 13  Chapter 3. The Millennium Project (AAS 95-473), Harrison H. Schmitt 27  Chapter 4. Mars: The Media... the Masses... and the Message (AAS 95-474), Leonard David 41  Chapter 5. Strategic Communications Planning and the Case for Mars (AAS 95-475), Frank White 51  Chapter 6. Managing the Exploration of the Moon and Mars (AAS 95-476), Michael D. Griffin 59  SECTION II - GETTING THERE: INTERPLANETARY TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Chapter 7. Mars Mission Concepts: The von Braun Era (AAS 95-477), Frederick I. Ordway III 69  Chapter 8. Pathways to Mars: An Overview of Flight Profiles and Staging Options for Mars Missions (AAS 95-478), John C. Niehoff and Stephen J. Hoffman 99  Chapter 9. Mars Mission Designs: Comparing the Near Term Options (AAS 95-479), Malcolm A. LeCompt and Julie P. Stets 127  Chapter 10. Artificial Gravity: Design Implications for Mars Vehicles (AAS 95-480), Lawrence G. Lemke 153  Chapter 11. Nuclear Rockets: High-Performance Propulsion for Mars (AAS 95-481), Clayton W. Watson 167  Chapter 12. Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Human Mars Missions (AAS 95-482), Ernst Stuhlinger 193  SECTION III - LIVING IN SPACE: THE HUMAN ELEMENT Chapter 13. Biomedical Issues in the Exploration of Mars (AAS 95-483), Rosalind A. Grymes, Charles E. Wade and Joan Vernikos 225  Chapter 14.  The Human Side of Mars Flight: A Review of Human Factors Issues (AAS 95-484), Mary M. Connors and Albert A. Harrison 241  Chapter 15. From the Great Voyages of Exploration to Missions to Mars (AAS 95-485), Ben Finny 267  Chapter 16. The Interplanetary Radiation Environment and Methods to Shield from it (AAS 95-486), Lawrence W. Townsend and John W. Wilson 283  SECTION IV - BEING THERE: LIVING AND WORKING ON MARS Chapter 17.  Moving in on Mars: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Martian Life Support (AAS 95-487), Penelope J. Boston 327  Living in Space:  Results from Biosphere 2's Initial Closure, an Early Testbed for Closed Ecological Systems on Mars (AAS 95-488), Mark Nelson and William F. Dempster 363  Chapter 19. Using the Resources of Mars for Human Settlement (AAS 95-489), Thomas R. Meyer and Christopher P. McKay 393  Chapter 20. Mars Rovers (AAS 95-490), Benton C. Clark 445  Chapter 21. First Mars Outpost Habitation Strategy (AAS 95-491), Marc M. Cohen 465  SECTION V - SCIENCE ON MARS Chapter 22. Scientific Objectives of Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 95-492), Michael H. Carr 515  Chapter 23. Science Strategy for Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 95-493), Carol R. Stoker 537  SECTION VI - COSTS AND BENEFITS OF MARS EXPLORATION Chapter 24. The Cost of Sending Humans to Mars (AAS 95-494), Humbolt C. Mandell, Jr. 563  Chapter 25. Mars Colonization: Technically Feasible, Affordable, and a Universal Human Drive (AAS 95-495), Thomas O. Paine 579  EPILOGUE Chapter 26. Beyond Mars... Into the Universe at Large (AAS 95-496), Leonard David 595       [back to volume 86]  [top of this page]

 

CONTENTS (Volume 74, AAS Science and Technology Series -  General Interest and Overview),  Page  FOREWORD, Carol R. Stoker vii  INTRODUCTION  A Strategy for Mars:  The Case for Mars III -- Keynote Address, (AAS 87-175), James C. Fletcher 3  The Case for Mars III -- Opening Remarks (AAS 87-176), Buzz Aldrin 13  MAKING THE POLITICAL CASE FOR MARS: SPACE POLICY  Decisions on Space Initiatives (AAS 87-177), Radford Byerly, Jr. 19  Making Decisions on Major Space Initiatives (AAS 87-178), Peter B. Perkins, Jr. 27  SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES  Strategic Communications Planning and The Case for Mars (AAS 87-179), Frank White 35  How Space Enthusiasts View Mars Exploration (AAS 87-180), Robert L. Staehle 43  The Case Against Mars (AAS 87-181), Gregg Easterbrook 49  MARS EXPLORATION - IMPETUS FOR EDUCATION  A Mandate for Space Education (AAS 87-182), Jesco von Puttkamer 57  Mars Base Design Projects at the University of Wisconsin (AAS 87-183), Ronald E. Thomson 73  ECONOMIC ISSUES  Financing a Mars Program (AAS 87-184), Chandler C. Smith 83  INTERNATIONAL ISSUES  Let's go to Mars - With our Friends and Allies (AAS 87-185), Michael A.G. Michaud 109  Policy Options for International Mars Exploration (AAS 87-186), Nathan C. Goldman 123  Technology Transfer Aspects of Going to Mars (AAS 87-187), Brenda Forman 129  CONSIDERATIONS FOR SENDING HUMANS TO MARS - LIFE SUPPORT AND BIOMEDICAL FACTORS  Life Support System Considerations and Characteristics for a Manned Mars Mission (AAS 87-188), Ferolyn T. Powell 135  An Overview of Selected Biomedical Aspects of Mars Missions (AAS 87-189), John Billingham 157  Artificial Gravity for Long Duration Spaceflight (AAS 87-190), Malcolm M. Cohen 171  HUMAN FACTORS  Habitability During Long-Duration Space Missions:  Key Issues Associated With a Mission to Mars (AAS 87-191), Jack Stuster 181  Crew Selection for a Mars Explorer Mission (AAS 87-192), Benton C. Clark 193  Human Aspects of Mission Safety (AAS 87-193), Mary M. Connors 205  Antarctica as a Model for the Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-194), Lawrence A. Palinkas  215  PRECURSOR MISSIONS AND ROVER TECHNOLOGY  Mars Rover Sample Return Mission Study (AAS 87-195), Roger D. Bourke 231  An Aeronomy Mission to Investigate the Entry and Orbiter Environment of Mars (AAS 87-196), Larry H. Brace 245  Planetary Protection and Back Contamination Control for a Mars Rover Sample Return Mission (AAS 87-197), John D. Rummel 259  SCIENTIFIC GOALS  Scientific Objectives of Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-198), Michael H. Carr 267  The Role of Climate Studies in the Future Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-199), Richard W. Zurek and Daniel J. McClease 277  Life Sciences Interests in Mars Missions (AAS 87-200), John D. Rummel and Lynn D. Griffiths 287  TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GETTING TO MARS  Manned Mars Systems Study (AAS 87-201), Benton C. Clark 297  Piloted Sprint Missions to Mars (AAS 87-202), John C. Niehoff and Stephen J. Hoffman 309  A Manned Mars Artificial Gravity Vehicle (AAS 87-203), David N. Schultz, Charles C. Rupp, Gregory A. Hajos and John M. Butler, Jr. 325  Mars 1999:  A Concept for Low Cost Near-Term Human Exploration and Propellant Processing on Phobos and Deimos (AAS 87-204), Brian O'Leary 353  Earth Orbital Preparations for Mars Expeditions (AAS 87-205), Robert L. Staehle 373  TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS  Technology for Manned Mars Flight (AAS 87-206), Barney B. Roberts 399  Mars Landing and Launch Requirements and a Possible Approach (AAS 87-207), James R. French 413  Heavy Lift Vehicles for Transportation to a Low Earth Orbit Space Station for Assembly of a Humans to Mars Mission (AAS 87-208), Frank E. Swalley 421  Propulsion System Considerations/Approach for Fast Transfer to Mars (AAS 87-209), Paul A. Harris and Frank J. Perry 433  ADVANCED PROPULSION  Nuclear Propulsion - A Vital Technology for the Exploration of Mars and the Planets Beyond (AAS 87-210), Stanley K. Borowski 451  Antiproton-Based Propulsion Concepts and the Potential Impact on a Manned Mars Mission (AAS 87-211), Steven D. Howe and John D. Metzger 495  LIVING ON MARS - MARS RESOURCE UTILIZATION  Applications of In-Situ Carbon Monoxide Oxygen Propellent Production at Mars (AAS 87-212), W. Mitchell Clapp and Michael P. Scardera 513  Duricrete and Composites Construction on Mars (AAS 87-213), Robert C. Boyd, Patrick S. Thompson and Benton C. Clark 539  The Hydrogen Peroxide Economy on Mars (AAS 87-214), Benton C. Clark and Donald R. Pettit 551  Mars Soil - A Sterile Regolith or a Medium for Plant Growth? (AAS 87-215), Amos Banin 559  MARS BASE SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE  Building Mars Habitats Using Local Materials (AAS 87-216), Bruce A. Mackenzie 575  The Use of Inflatable Habitation on the Moon and Mars (AAS 87-217), Michael Roberts 587  Fire Protection for a Martian Colony (AAS 87-218), Robert M. Beattie, Jr. 595  Tool and Equipment Requirements for Human Habitation of Mars (AAS 87-219), Michael G. Thornton 607  MOBILITY ON MARS  An Overview of Mars Surface Mobility Justification and Options (AAS 87-220), James R. French 619  Balloon-Borne Characterization of the Martian Surface and Lower Atmosphere (AAS 87-221), R.J. LeVesque, G.E. WIlliams and F.J. Redd 633  Mars Global Exploration Vehicle (AAS 87-222), J. Mark McCann, Mark J. Snaufer and Robert J. Svenson 647  SPACE POWER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS  Power Considerations for an Early Manned Mars Mission Utilizing the Space Station (AAS 87-223), Martin E. Valgora 667  The SP-100 Space Reactor as a Power Source for Mars Exploration Missions (AAS 87-224), Lon Isenberg and Jack A. Heller 681  Laser Power Transmission Concepts for Martian Applications (AAS 87-225), R.J. DeYoung, E.J. Conway, W.E. Meador and D.H. Humes 697  APPENDIX  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 710  Science and Technology Series (1964- ) 711  INDEX  Numerical Index 717  Author Index 724      [back to volume 74 & 75]  [top of this page]

 

CONTENTS (Volume 62, AAS Science and Technology Series) IN MEMORIAM - Phil Quattrone ii  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii  RESONANCE, Helene Knox viii  FOREWORD, Louis Friedman ix  I. INTRODUCTION  A Timeline for Martian Pioneers (AAS 84-150), Thomas O. Paine 3  A Millennium Project: Mars 2000 (AAS 84-151), Harrison H. Schmitt 23  II. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS  Political Acceptability of Mars Exploration: Post-1981 Observations (AAS 84-152), Leonard David 35  The Civilian Space Program: A Washington Perspective (AAS 84-153), Randolph H. Ware, Philip P. Chandler 49  The Mars Base: International Cooperation (AAS 84-154), Nathan C. Goldman 65  Russians to Mars? (AAS 84-155), James E. Oberg 73  Antarctica: Lessons for a Mars Exploration Program (AAS 84-156), Christopher P. McKay 79  III. PRECURSOR MISSIONS  Design of a Mars Film Mapper Probe (MS 84-157), W. Mitchell Clapp 91  Scientific Objectives for a 1996 Mars Sample Return Mission (AAS 84-158), Douglas P. Blanchard, James L. Gooding, Uel S. Clanton 99  A Mars Sample Return Mission Using a Rover (AAS 84-159), J. P. de Vries, H. N. Norton 121  Space Station - The First Step (AAS 84-160), Humboldt C. Mandell, Jr. 157  Beyond the Space Station (AAS 84-161), Jesco von Puttkamer 171  Lunar Base: A Stepping Stone to Mars (AAS 84-162), Michael B. Duke, Wendell W. Mendell, Barney B. Roberts 207  The Ph-D Project in Perspective (AAS 84-163), S. Fred Singer 221  Phobos and Deimos as Resource and Exploration Centers (AAS 84-164), Brian O'Leary 225  The Case for Phobos (AAS 84-165), Saul J. Adelman, Benjamin Adelman 245  IV. SCIENCE  Scientific Program for a Mars Base (AAS 84-166), C. R. Stoker, J. M. Moore, R. L. Grossman, P. J. Boston 255  Critical Life Science Issues for a Mars Base (AAS 84-167), Penelope J. Boston 287  Martian Meteorology and Dust Storms (AAS 84-168), James E. Tillman 333  V. EARTH-MARS DELIVERY SYSTEMS  Mission Strategy and Spacecraft Design for a Mars Base Program (AAS 84-169), Steven Welch 345  Concepts for the Early Realization of a Manned Mission to Mars (AAS 84-170), Stephen J. Hoffman, John K. Soldner 377  Analysis of Delivery Capabilities and Costs to Low Mars Orbits Applying Current Technology Launch/Retro Propulsion Systems (AAS 84-171), James R. Stuart, Randall E. Coffey 391  Rapid Delivery of Small Payloads to Mars (AAS 84-172), T. R. Meyer, C. P. McKay, P. M. McKenna, W. R. Pryor 419  Transportation Modes for Manned Mars Missions (AAS 84-173), Gordon R. Woodcock, Timothy J. Vinopal 433  Tethers for Mars Space Operations (AAS 84-174), Paul A. Penzo 445  VI. MARS SURFACE TECHNOLOGY  Advanced Spacesuit Glove Design (AAS 84-175), W. Mitchell Clapp 469  Dirigible Airships for Martian Surface Exploration (AAS 84-176), W. Mitchell Clapp 489  Power Requirements for the Conquest of Mars (AAS 84-177), Joseph A. Angelo, Jr., David Buden 497  VII. UTILIZING MARTIAN RESOURCES  The Impact of Martian Propellant Manufacturing on Early Manned Exploration (AAS 84-178), James R. French 519  The H-Atom Resource on Mars (AAS 84-179), Benton C. Clark 527  The Retrieval, Storage, and Recycling of Water for a Manned Base on Mars (AAS 84-180), Douglas Jones, C. Flint Webb, Michael R. LaPointe, Helen M. Hart, Amy Larson 537  Water Supply for a Manned Mars Base (AAS 84-181), W. Mitchell Clapp 557  Utilizing the Permafrost on Mars (AAS 84-182), Loren Phillips 567  Extraction of Water from the Mars Atmosphere: Passive Constriction of Wind Flow (AAS 84-183), Helen M. Hart 605  Mass-Balance Model for a Controlled Ecological Life Support System (AAS 84-184), Thomas R. Caudill 611  A Preliminary Assessment of Martian Natural Resource Potential (AAS 84-185), Bruce M. Cordell 627  VIII. HUMAN FACTORS  Psychological and Interpersonal Adaptation to Mars Missions (AAS 84-186), Albert A. Harrison, Mary M. Connors 643  Countermeasures for the Effects of Prolonged Weightlessness (AAS 84-187), Daniel Woodard 655  Psychological Considerations in Long-Duration Space Missions: An Overview (AAS 84-188), Victoria M. Littlefield 665  Death in Space (AAS 84-189), Robert M. Beattie, Jr. 681  APPENDIX  Candidate Rover/Returned Sample Landing Sites for Mars (AAS 84-190) (Abstract), Harold Masursky 697  Mars Geoscience/Climatology Orbiter: The Next Mars Mission (AAS 84-191) (Abstract), R. Todd Clancy 698  Water on Mars: Geological and Geochemical Evidence (AAS 84-192) (Abstract), Steven W. Squyres 699  Biomedical Considerations in Long-Duration Space Flights (AAS 84-193) (Abstract), Joseph C. Sharp 700  An Orbital Quarantine Facility for Analysis of Returned Samples (AAS 84-194) (Abstract), John R. Bagby 701  Economic Analysis of Mars Exploration (AAS 84-195) (Abstract), Jack Kirwan 702  Who is Going to Pay for It? (AAS 84-196) (Abstract), Kerry Mark Joels 703  Comparison of Propulsion Systems for Earth to Mars Transit (AAS 84-197) (Abstract), Lynnette DeBell 704  The USAF Getaway Special Centrifuge: A Simulator for Space Station and Planetary Surface Gravity Environments (AAS 84-198) (Abstract), Harold S. Rhoads 705  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 707  The Case for Mars I Conference 711  INDEX  Numerical Index 711  Author Index 714      [back to volume 62]  [top of this page]

 

 
 

CONTENTS (Volume 57, AAS Science and Technology Series)  Page  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii  IN MEMORIAM - TIM MUTCH, Helene Knox viii  THE GRASS ROOTS OF THE MARS CONFERENCE (AAS 81-225), Alcestis R. Oberg ix  CONFERENCE SUMMARY (AAS 81-226), Organizing Committee xiii  I. INTRODUCTION  The Humanation of Mars (AAS 81-227), Leonard W. David 3  Why Mars? (AAS 81-228), Christopher P. McKay, Carol R. Stoker 19  The Viking Fund: A Mandate from the People (AAS 81-229), Stan Kent 29  II. MISSION STRATEGY  New Approaches to Space Exploration (AAS 81-230), Malcolm LeCompte 35  The PH-D Proposal: A Manned Mission to Phobos and Deimos (AAS 81-231), S. Fred Singer 39  Report on the Results of the Mission Strategy Workshop of the Case for Mars Conference (AAS 81-232), J. R. French 67  III. SPACECRAFT DESIGN  Manned Mars Mission Landing and Departure Systems (AAS 81-233), Douglas B. Cross, Aubrey J. Butts 75  Solar Electric Propulsion Stage as a Mars Exploration Tool (AAS 81-234), Stan Kent 83  An Expedition to Mars Employing Shuttle-Era Systems, Solar Sails and Aerocapture (AAS 81-235), Robert L. Staehle 91  The External Tank Scenario: Utilization of the Shuttle External Tank for Earth to Mars Transit (AAS 81-236), Thomas C. Taylor  IV. LIFE SUPPORT  Extended Mission Life Support Systems (AAS 81-237), P. D. Quattrone 131  Ecological Problems and Extended Life Support on the Martian Surface (AAS 81-238), Bassett Maguire, Jr. 163  The Medical Aspects of a Flight to Mars (AAS 81-239), Daniel Woodard, Alcestis R. Oberg 173  Modifications of Conventional Medical-Surgical Techniques for Use in Null Gravity (AAS 81-240), Robert M. Beattie, Jr. 181  Life Support Workshop Summary (AAS 81-241), Penelope J. Boston 185  V. SURFACE ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS PROCESSING  Manned Exploration of Mars: The Role of Science (AAS 81-242), James A. Cutts 191  Chemistry of the Martian Surface: Resources for the Manned Exploration of Mars (AAS 81-243), Benton C. Clark 197  The Atmosphere of Mars - Resources for the Exploration and Settlement of Mars (AAS 81-244), Thomas R. Meyer, Christopher P. McKay 209  Surface Sampling Systems (AAS 81-245), Donald S. Crouch 233  Aerobraking and Aerocapture for Mars Missions (AAS 81-246), J. R. French 245  VI. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS  The View from Earth or the Care and Feeding of the Space Program (AAS 81-247), Rad Byerly 253  Legal and Political Implications of Colonizing Mars (AAS 81-248), Nathan C. Goldman 257  Man to Mars Manifesto (AAS 81-249), James E. Oberg 263  A Retrospective Look at the Soviet Union's Efforts to Explore Mars (AAS 81-250), Saunders B. Kramer 269 The Cost of Landing Man on Mars (AAS 81-251), Humboldt C. Mandell, Jr. 281  Should Human Colonization of Mars Be the Next Major Goal of the Space Program? A Panel Discussion (AAS 81-252), Louis Friedman, Moderator 293  APPENDICES  Appendix A: Ballistic Opportunities to Mars (AAS 81-253), Gerry Snyder 299  Appendix B: A Short Guide to Mars (AAS 81-254), C. P. McKay 303  Appendix C: The Future of Mars: A Hypothetical Chronology (AAS 81-255), Alcestis and James Oberg 311  List of Participants 315  INDEX  Numerical Index 319  Author Index 321      [back to volume 57]  [top of this page]

 

CONTENTS (Volume 71, AAS Science and Technology Series) Welcoming and Keynote Addresses  Mars Exploration Based on Leadership and Success  Opening Comments and "Viking Replay"(1) - by Conference Chairman, Dr. Geoffrey A. Briggs   Page  ADDRESS  Welcome and Keynote Title Page 1  Welcome sad Introduction, Burton I. Edelson 3  Keynote Address, James C. Fletcher 9  SESSION 1: OUR CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF MARS  Title Page and Speaker Profiles, Session 1 17  The History of Mars, John S. Lewis 23  The Geology of Mars, Laurence A. Soderblom 43  The Volcanism of Mars, Michael H. Carr 55  The Channels of Mars, Victor R. Baker 75  The Moons of Mars, Joseph Veverka 93  The Atmosphere of Mars, Michael B. McElroy 121  The Meteorology of Mars, Conway Leovy 133  The Water and Other Volatiles of Mars, Fraser P. Fanale 157  The Biological Question of Mars, Norman H. Horowitz 177  A Reappraisal of Life on Mars, Gilbert V. Levin 187  SESSION 2: THE PRESENT AND FUTURE UNMANNED EXPLORATION OF MARS  Title Page and Speaker Profiles, Session 2 211  The 1988-89 Soviet Phobos Mission, James W. Head 215  Mars Observer: Mission Description, William I. Purdy 243  Mars Observer: Science, Arden L Albee 259  Mars Aeronorny, Donald M. Hunten 281  Mars Sample Return: Mission, James R. French, Jr. 303  Mars Sample Return: Science, Douglas P. Blanchard 325  Mars Ball: Inflatable-Sectored-Tire Rover Concept, Douglas A. Hilton 351  SESSION 3: ISSUES AND OPTIONS FOR THE MANNED EXPLORATION OF MARS  Title Page and Speaker Profiles, Session 3 369  Why Humans Should Explore Mars, Michael B. Duke 375  The Engineering Aspects of Human Exploration  Pathways to Mars: New Opportunities, John C. Niehoff 381  Scenarios for Early Manned Missions, William C. Snoddy 405  Transportation System for Routine Visits, Barney B. Roberts 433  Key Technologies for Expeditions to Mars, James R. French, Jr. 457  The Human Dimension of Mars Exploration  Human Factors for Mars Missions, Arnauld E. Nicogossian 475  Mars Mission Life Support Systems, Penelope J. Boston 487  Living and Working on Mars, Christopher P. McKay 511  Overview: Report of the National Commission on Space, Thomas O. Paine 525  [back to volume 71]  [top of this page]

 

CONTENTS  (Volume 15, Advances in the Astronautical Sciences)  Temporarily Not Available INTRODUCTION  Intent to Explore (Welcome Address and Statement of Symposium Objectives) - by William C. Purdy 1 Mars - A Target for Advanced Propulsion - by Harold B. Finger 6  Insuring the National Space Program - by Eugene M. Zuckert 20  The Ecological Profile of Mars: Bioastronautical Aspect - by Hubertus Strughold 30  PART 1: PROPULSION AND ORBIT CONCEPTS FOR THE MARS TRIP  Influence of Martian Ephemeris and Constants on Interplanetary Trajectories - by Robert M. L. Baker, Jr. 47  Role of Large Thrust Nuclear Power in Mars Flight - by  Keith Boyer 64  Electric Propulsion Systems for Mars Missions - by W. E, Moeckel 79  PART 2: VEHICLE DESIGNS FOR MARS TRIP  NOVA Launch Vehicle Design Studies - by Andrew Kalitinsky 107  Launch Facility Requirements for Mars/NOVA Vehicle - by Howard Keyser 132  Data for Vehicle Design for Earth Orbit to Mars Orbit and Return - by Harry O. Ruppe 151  Vehicle Design for Mars Landing and Return to Mars Orbit - by David M. Hammock and Bruce G. Jackson 174  PART 3: EARTH RETURN, RE-ENTRY: MARS TRIP GUIDANCE  Research in the Entry Problems of Interplanetary Exploration - by Peter H. Rose 195  A Systems Approach to Vehicle Design for Earth Re-entry from an Interplanetary Mission - by Franklin P. Dixon and Leonard D. Stimpson 217  Guidance Phenomena for a Mars Mission - by John V. Breakwell, Lars F. Helgostam, and Martin A. Krop 252  PART 4: LIFE SCIENCE ASPECTS OF MARS TRIP  Human Requirements for the Mars Mission - by Eugene B. Konecci and A. James Shiner 277  Fully Regenerative Life Support Systems for Mars Missions - by Robert D Gafford 287 Psychological Aspects of Extended Manned Space Flight - by Julien M. Christensen 308  Some Metabolic Aspects of Extended Space Flight - by Donald R. Young 347  PART 5: COMMUNICATION AND POWER SUPPLY FOR THE MARS TRIP  Instrumentation Aspects of the Mars Mission - by Walter Victor, Robert Titsworth, and Eberhardt Rechtin 373  Nonconventional Communication Devices for the Mars Mission? - by Keeve M. Siegel and Murray H. Miller 389  Use of Radar Techniques to Select a Martian Landing Site - by Keeve M. Siegel 396  Power Supply Aspects of the Mars Mission - by Ralph Balent and J. R. Wetch 404  PART 6: MARS EXPLORATION AND MISSIONS  The History of the Concepts about Mars - by Willy Ley 435  Preliminary Design of Mars Basing - by Percy H. Bliss and Bruce W. Hall 446  Use of Extraterrestrial Resources for Mars Basing - by Ernst Steinhoff 468  Vehicle Design for Exploration of Mars - by A. M. Lippisch 501  PART 7: RECENT ASTRONOMICAL DATA ON MARS AND EVIDENCES OF LIFE  Optical Studies of the Surface and Atmosphere of Mars - by G. de Vaucouleurs 519  A Theoretical Study of the Martian Ionosphere - by R. B. Norton 533  Evidence of the Existence of Life on Mars - by William M. Sinton 543  Some Remarks on the Color of Mars - by Clyde Tombaugh 552  Cartographic Exploration of Mars - by Robert W. Carder 554  PART 8: SCIENTIFIC VALUE OF THE MARS TRIP  Biological Exploration of Mars - by Carl Sagan 571  Astrophysical Experiments for Mars Mission - by Gordon J. F. MacDonald 582  Remarks on the Meteorology of Mars - by Seymour L. Hess 596  Panel Discussion - Symposium Synopsis: The When and What of the Mars Trip - Moderator: Walter Orr Roberts; Panelists: W. H. Clohessy, A. G. W. Cameron, Jack Kraft, Maxwell W. Hunter, II, and Clyde Tombaugh 599       [back to volume 15]  [top of this page]

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