FOREWORD This final report was prepared by Space Research Associates, Inc. (SRA) for the Space Studies Institute. It presents the results of work done between June 1984 and July 1985. Interim reports were presented to SSI in September 1984, January 1985, and June 1985. Significant contributions to this study were made by SRA personnel, five advisers, a consultant on lunar geology, and several volunteers from Seattle chapters of the L5 Society. Space Research Associates: Paul DuBose - study manager, GaAs concentrator Dani Eder - microwave systems Scott Finfrock - passive thermal control, silicon planar, GaAs cone. Hugh M. Kelso - study business manager, graphics, production Amjad Shariatmadar - Brayton & Rankine engines, structure Brian Tillotson - TPV, silicon planar, final report editor Steve Weiss - Stirling engine Consultant: Dr. Steve Gillett - lunar materials availability Advisory Board: Dr. Adam Bruckner - University of Washington Dr. John Freeman - Rice University Donald Hervey - Eagle Engineering Dr. Tom Mattick - University of Washington Gordon Woodcock - Boeing Aerospace Company L5 Volunteers: Carl Case - proposal preparation Art LaPella - proofreading, consistency Beth Means - proofreading SRA thanks the members of the advisory board for their time and their many helpful suggestions. The advisory board’s experience and judgement provided valuable guidance for the study team. A preliminary summary of the study was presented at the 1985 Princeton Conference on Space Manufacturing, which resulted in constructive input from many of the attendees. Dr. Gillett’s advice on the availability of relatively rare lunar materials was of great help. The work of the volunteers, especially Art LaPella, significantly improved the clarity and consistency of the reports. Thanks are also given to Joel Sercel of JPL for several helpful conversations and references.
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