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Re: Moonbase & 32x32 landing pads
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:51:36 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Roger Rothhaar writes:
> As the size of the moonbase continues to increase it would seem
> to require support from larger spacecraft than those which would
> be accomodated by the "moon's surface"(48x48 plates). I wouldn't
> think there would be stripes painted on the surface:)
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> There has been some discussion of the 32x32 landing plates, mainly
> how they do not fit the standard footprint except in certain combinations.
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> I offer:
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> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=221071
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> from an earlier experiment with modularity as an example of
> how the 32x32 plates could be used. These landing pads would represent
> reinfoced structures to support larger spacecraft. Possibly with internal
> power/fueling support, landing beacons, tractor beam equipment for
> auto-landing, etc. Although single pads are shown, larger arrangements
> could be made.
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> My work doesn't have structures or corridors to link with the standard
> (I'm not a prolific structure builder) but the method might be adaptable.
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> roger
I think you have a nice start but it creates clearance issues for ground
vehicles and people. Perhaps some ramps at various locations would help.
You could look at a level landing pad as being a ground level foundation
that is painted. Since the cement would be made with moon rock it is the
same colour, unless your plate is yellowed. :-)
Jude
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| (...) Snipped... (...) There are in fact ramps but not to the surface level, anyway it was just an example of how 32x32 plates could POSSIBLY be integrated with the standard. Of course the entire moonbase could be elevated and the landing area below (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
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| As the size of the moonbase continues to increase it would seem to require support from larger spacecraft than those which would be accomodated by the "moon's surface"(48x48 plates). I wouldn't think there would be stripes painted on the surface:) (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
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