Comprehensive performance evaluation of basic type of lunar habitat

• Published in: Journal of Asian architecture and building engineering 2024-05, p.1-21
• Main Authors: Liu, Yiqing, Mei, Hongyuan, Pan, Wente, Wang, Jixian, Tan, Xiao, Wang, Yueran
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: comprehensive performance evaluation; extraterrestrial architecture; lunar habitat; lunar research stations; profile
• ISSN: 1346-7581; 1347-2852
• DOI: 10.1080/13467581.2024.2357195

Amid the burgeoning lunar economy, habitat establishment is vital for exploration. The investigation into lunar habitat morphology requires systematic organization. To systematically and comprehensively delve into lunar habitats morphological design, this study analyzes spatial elements and relationships through the profiling of lunar habitats. It comprehensively analyzes spatial elements and relationships, laying the groundwork for a dedicated performance evaluation system. It provides theoretical and technical references for lunar habitat forms in the early design phase. First, it summarizes four basic types of lunar habitat profiles. Second, it selects 23 factors influencing lunar habitat profile design, using the Delphi method to filter six major ones. Third, various simulation experiments assess each type’s performance under factors. Fourth, the TOPSIS method analyzes comprehensive performance. This study has developed a comprehensive performance evaluation system and an integrated experimental methodology for assessing the architectural profile morphology of lunar habitat structures. Employing the evaluation system, a comprehensive experimental analysis was conducted on four basic types in the current phase. This analysis yielded two design suggestions for profile elements and three optimization directions for profile design. The discussion offers insights for future evaluations, considering mission innovation and technological advancements.