Many visionaries have designed and are still designing Moon bases and
space stations around Earth, but, as is usual in many such
presentations, ignore the basics of physics, engineering and specific
conditions, often in ignorance, or with a wishful "no problem"
attitude. Since the Apollo moon landings, we know quite a bit more
about the conditions of the Moon's surface, but the artist-designers
do not take these into account and are still in the science fiction
phase, or rather, fiction only.
As the engineer in electrics, mechanics and energy conversion systems
that I am, I make in this e-book a more realistic analysis of what is
possible and develop a program that can lead to establish the first
bases and settlements on the Moon, showing designs of such structures
and transport systems, with all the functions needed to live there
and as can be done with today's technology.
This is neither Science yet, nor is it Science Fiction. This is
Science Vision instead, the vision of what is, or may be possible
within known laws of physics and today's technology, but is yet to be
done. You can download the first chapter FOR FREE here:
http://www.draaisma.net/space-tourism/moon_base_landing.php