2016 RASC-AL Technical PaperCompliance Matrix

Lunar Ice-Trap ISRU Mining, Processing and Storage Infrastructure / Page #
Is the overall system infrastructuresufficiently addressed?
Have you proposed synergistic application of innovative capabilities and/or new technologies for evolutionary development that enable future missions, reduce cost, or improve safety?
Does your scenario address novel applications (through scientific evaluation and rationale of mission operations) with an objective of sustaining space exploration by NASA, the international space community and/or industry?
Have you considered unique combinations of the planned elements with innovative capabilities/technologies to support crewed and robotic exploration of the solar system?
Have you addressed reliability and human safety in trading various design options?
Have you identified the appropriate key technologies and TRLs?
Have you identified the systems engineering and architectural trades that guide the recommended approach?
Have you provided a realistic assessment of how the project would be planned and executed (including a project schedule with a test and development plan)?
Have you included information on annual operating costs (i.e., budget)?
Have you given attention to synergistic applications of NASA’s planned current investments (within your theme and beyond)?
*Extra credit given to additional inclusion of synergistic commercial applications*
Does your paper adhere to the 5-10page limitation and other formatting guidelines?
Summarize Critical Points Addressing Theme Compliance and Innovation
(At a minimum, please quickly address the bullets.
Feel free to summarize additional key components of your concept, using up to one additional half page if extra space if needed.)
  • Systems and operational requirements for developing, deploying and operating a lunar resource production plant, including transportation systems to deliver ISRU plant/facility/infrastructure
  • Use of 1 or more Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELVs)
  • Capabilities to produce not less than 100 t of oxygen/hydrogen propellant annually by 2035 with capability to scale to higher production levels
  • Power source capable of operating the resource collection, processing, product storage and other required systems
  • Autonomous operation capabilities
  • Budget accurately reflects the constraints listed in the themes description
  • Innovations in technology and operations that prepare and assist for future, further destinations

Team Info / Graphic of Concept/Technology
Required:
University Name, Paper Title, Faculty Advisor, Team Leader Name, &
Competition Category (undergrad or graduate)
Optional:
University/team logo; team photo / (Insert graphic/image(s) here)