Design and Fabrication of Large Polymer Constructions in Space is a
ground-breaking study of the polymeric materials, advanced chemical
processes, and cutting-edge technology required in the construction
of large polymer-based structures for space, when all steps in the
process are carried out in the space environment, whether in orbit,
in deep space, or on the surface of a moon, asteroid, or planet.
The book begins by introducing the fundamentals and requirements of
large constructions and inflatable structures for space. The next
section of the book focuses on the utilization of polymeric
materials within the space environment, examining the effects on
materials (vacuum, plasma, temperature), the possible approaches to
polymerization both in space and in orbit, the preparation and
structure of polymer composites, and the methods for testing
materials and structures in terms of strength, defects, and aging.
Three chapters then cover how these materials and techniques might
be applied to specific categories of construction, including larger
space habitats, supporting space structures, and ground
infrastructure. Finally, the financial aspects, the consequences
for human space exploitation, and the possible future developments
are discussed. Using materials science to push the boundaries of
construction for space exploration and exploitation, this book is a
unique resource for academic researchers and advanced students
across polymer science, advanced materials, chemical engineering,
construction, and space engineering, as well as for researchers,
scientists and engineers at space agencies, companies and
laboratories, involved in developing materials or technology for
use in space. This is also of great interest to anyone interested
in the role of materials science in the building of large space
stations, spacecraft, planetary bases, large aperture antenna,
radiation and thermal shields, and repairmen sets.
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