SETTLEMENT IN SPACE Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: construction of large-sized structures in space; space engineering.

SUBSTANCE: proposed settlement includes production, living and auxiliary rooms built from lightened modules which are combined in single complex of cylindrical shape with tunnel located along its main longitudinal axis. Said tunnel is embraced by three bodies: main body, body of communication chambers and body of transfer chamber. Pressurized passages are provided between these chambers. Gravitational drive mounted on tunnel is used for rotating the complex in order to form artificial gravity in all rooms. Facing secured on outer surface of guards is used for protection against adverse effect of space. Guards of main body are made from torous members assembled from enlarged space building modules. Main body may be provided with hollow longitudinal and radial stiffening members fastened together and secured to said torous members and to tunnel.

EFFECT: reduced labor consumption and time required for assembly of space structure.

2 cl, 8 dwg