fut/lnr_v_c_o_TPMBK (S83-28324)
“Photo S83-28324 shows a strip mine on the Moon. Bulk soil is delivered by front-end loaders to an automated processing facility where the mineral ilmenite (FeTiO₃) is separated out and then chemically reduced by heating in the presence of hydrogen. The products of the reaction are metallic iron, titanium oxide, and water. The water is piped to an electrolysis facility where the hydrogen is recovered and the oxygen is stored in spherical tanks. In the foreground on the right, a filled tank is about to be carried to the landing pad where the lunar transfer vehicle is landing (left background). In the upper center sits a stack of imported hydrogen tanks. Power lines stretch over the ridge to undefined power station.”
Despite there being something a little wonky about the perspective, the depictions of objects relative to the perspective, apparent distance to the horizon (yes, I know it’s the moon, thereby relatively close), along with its rather abrupt/sharp terminus…it’s by Pat Rawlings…so it’s still gorgeous. Enjoy, in all its glorious 1200 dpi resolution.
Okay, so I think I’ve figured it out; there are two different “view angles” going on here. The left ½ - ⅔ of the image is shallower/more oblique, especially noticeable in the depiction of the excavated pit. The right half/third starts with a much steeper perspective of the nearer/foreground area, evident in the depiction of the tracked vehicle. Note also the softer transition from horizon-to-void to the right, starting at the power lines. To me, even the regolith on the right looks to be a shade lighter.
I can’t help but think Mr. Rawlings entirely reworked that side for some reason. But, maybe it’s just me.
www.patrawlings.com/images/large/E006.jpg
Credit: Pat Rawlings' website
www.reddit.com/media?url=https://preview.redd.it/what-the...
Credit: Andy-roo77/reddit
Also, the image & following, as contained within NASA SP-509, Volume 4/"SPACE RESOURCES: Social Concerns":
"Lunar Mining and Processing
Though international law prohibits the annexation of any part of the Moon, it would allow the use of raw materials mined at a lunar base. In this concept, based on a model by Hubert Davis of Eagle Engineering, bulk soil from a strip mine is delivered by front-end loaders to an automated processing facility. The oxygen won from the process is liquefied and piped to the storage tanks on the right. One filled tank is being loaded now, perhaps to be used at the lunar base, perhaps to be shipped to orbit. The slag is carried by conveyor belt to a dump in the background to the left. Near it, a lunar lighter can be seen landing. The tanks stacked to the right of the buried habitat module contain hydrogen for use in the process and as propellant. Power lines stretch over the ridge to a power station, possibly a nuclear reactor."
At/From:
www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/strategies/SP509-4-Social.pdf
Credit: LPI website
And finally, from The Man himself! I knew I wasn’t crazy.
Just makes you respect & appreciate him that much more. An immensely talented class act:
www.patrawlings.com/article/learning-the-hard-way
Credit: Pat Rawlings blog/website
In addition to Time magazine. I assume also to his chagrin…featured on the cover:
historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/r...
fut/lnr_v_c_o_TPMBK (S83-28324)
“Photo S83-28324 shows a strip mine on the Moon. Bulk soil is delivered by front-end loaders to an automated processing facility where the mineral ilmenite (FeTiO₃) is separated out and then chemically reduced by heating in the presence of hydrogen. The products of the reaction are metallic iron, titanium oxide, and water. The water is piped to an electrolysis facility where the hydrogen is recovered and the oxygen is stored in spherical tanks. In the foreground on the right, a filled tank is about to be carried to the landing pad where the lunar transfer vehicle is landing (left background). In the upper center sits a stack of imported hydrogen tanks. Power lines stretch over the ridge to undefined power station.”
Despite there being something a little wonky about the perspective, the depictions of objects relative to the perspective, apparent distance to the horizon (yes, I know it’s the moon, thereby relatively close), along with its rather abrupt/sharp terminus…it’s by Pat Rawlings…so it’s still gorgeous. Enjoy, in all its glorious 1200 dpi resolution.
Okay, so I think I’ve figured it out; there are two different “view angles” going on here. The left ½ - ⅔ of the image is shallower/more oblique, especially noticeable in the depiction of the excavated pit. The right half/third starts with a much steeper perspective of the nearer/foreground area, evident in the depiction of the tracked vehicle. Note also the softer transition from horizon-to-void to the right, starting at the power lines. To me, even the regolith on the right looks to be a shade lighter.
I can’t help but think Mr. Rawlings entirely reworked that side for some reason. But, maybe it’s just me.
www.patrawlings.com/images/large/E006.jpg
Credit: Pat Rawlings' website
www.reddit.com/media?url=https://preview.redd.it/what-the...
Credit: Andy-roo77/reddit
Also, the image & following, as contained within NASA SP-509, Volume 4/"SPACE RESOURCES: Social Concerns":
"Lunar Mining and Processing
Though international law prohibits the annexation of any part of the Moon, it would allow the use of raw materials mined at a lunar base. In this concept, based on a model by Hubert Davis of Eagle Engineering, bulk soil from a strip mine is delivered by front-end loaders to an automated processing facility. The oxygen won from the process is liquefied and piped to the storage tanks on the right. One filled tank is being loaded now, perhaps to be used at the lunar base, perhaps to be shipped to orbit. The slag is carried by conveyor belt to a dump in the background to the left. Near it, a lunar lighter can be seen landing. The tanks stacked to the right of the buried habitat module contain hydrogen for use in the process and as propellant. Power lines stretch over the ridge to a power station, possibly a nuclear reactor."
At/From:
www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/strategies/SP509-4-Social.pdf
Credit: LPI website
And finally, from The Man himself! I knew I wasn’t crazy.
Just makes you respect & appreciate him that much more. An immensely talented class act:
www.patrawlings.com/article/learning-the-hard-way
Credit: Pat Rawlings blog/website
In addition to Time magazine. I assume also to his chagrin…featured on the cover:
historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/r...