Generalized Multicommodity Network Flow Model for the Earth–Moon–Mars Logistics System
Generalized Multicommodity Network Flow Model for the Earth–Moon–Mars Logistics System
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地月火星物流系统广义多商品网络流模型
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2016
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R. Shishko
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T. Ishimatsu;O. Weck;J. Hoffman;Y. Ohkami;R. Shishko
Simple logistics strategies such as “carry-along” and Earth-based “resupply” were sufficient for past human space programs. Next-generation space logistics paradigms are expected to be more complex, involving multiple exploration destinations and in situ resource utilization. Optional in situ resource utilization brings additional complexity to the interplanetary supply chain network design problem. This paper presents an interdependent network flow modeling method for determining optimal logistics strategies for space exploration and its application to the human exploration of Mars. It is found that a strategy using lunar resources in the cislunar network may improve overall launch mass to low Earth orbit for recurring missions to Mars compared to NASA’s Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0, even when including the mass of the in situ resource utilization infrastructures that need to be predeployed. Other findings suggest that chemical propulsion using liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen, lunar in situ resou...