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| | ==Selenology (Lunar geology)== | | ==Selenology (Lunar geology)== |
| − | ===ongoing explorations=== | + | ===Ongoing Explorations=== |
| − | *Lavatubes* | + | *Lavatubes |
| − | :Location Mapping: | + | :Location Mapping |
| − | :Interior Mapping: | + | :Interior Mapping |
| − | :Possible lavatubes in buried lavaflow layers: | + | :Possible lavatubes in buried lavaflow layers |
| − | *Potential gas pockets* | + | *Potential gas pockets |
| − | *Active volcanic area* | + | *Active volcanic area |
| − | *Mapping concentrations of Solar Wind volatiles* | + | *Mapping concentrations of Solar Wind volatiles |
| − | :Gas-scavenging methods: | + | :Gas-scavenging methods |
| − | *Identification of areas of regolith enriched in specific elements* | + | *Identification of areas of regolith enriched in specific elements |
| − | *Coldtrap ice deposits mapping* | + | *Coldtrap ice deposits mapping |
| − | *University led expeditions to areas of interest* | + | *University led expeditions to areas of interest |
| − | *Maintenance of priority short-lists of potential outpost and settlement sites to tap various resources or various topographical advantages* | + | *Maintenance of priority short-lists of potential outpost and settlement sites to tap various resources or various topographical advantages |
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| | ===Feature and Place Name Registry=== | | ===Feature and Place Name Registry=== |
| | ===Economic Selenography (Geography of the Moon) project=== | | ===Economic Selenography (Geography of the Moon) project=== |
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| | ===He3 extraction, handling, shipping=== | | ===He3 extraction, handling, shipping=== |
| | ===Lunar Solar Power Arrays=== | | ===Lunar Solar Power Arrays=== |
| − | *Relaying power via L4 and L5 to 5/6ths of the Moon* | + | *Relaying power via L4 and L5 to 5/6ths of the Moon |
| | ===Nightspan Storage Options ongoing research=== | | ===Nightspan Storage Options ongoing research=== |
| | ===Recycling as a way to reuse embodied energy already produced=== | | ===Recycling as a way to reuse embodied energy already produced=== |
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| | ===Optical astronomy program=== | | ===Optical astronomy program=== |
| | ===Lunar Amateur Astronomy Extension=== | | ===Lunar Amateur Astronomy Extension=== |
| − | ==Research & Development of Lunar-appropriate technologies== | + | ==Research== |
| − | ===Mining & Processing Technologies research===
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| − | *Chemical engineering of production-scale systems*
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| − | *Element Production Suite Demonstration program*
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| − | *Glass, Ceramics, Cement, Metal Alloy Ingredients project*
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| − | *Alloying & Coloring Agents Production project*
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| − | ===Lunar-deficient element (LDEs) Outsourcing Studies===
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| − | *Stowaway Imports Resource Maximization*
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| − | *Asteroidal resources*
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| − | *Cometary resources*
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| − | *Phobos, Deimos resources*
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| − | *Mars resources*
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| − | *other*
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| − | ===Satellite systems research===
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| − | *Communications*
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| − | *Global Positioning/Search & Rescue*
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| − | *Continuing orbital research*
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| − | ==Architecture research==
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| − | ===Modular architecture system improvements===
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| − | *Modular Element Testbed Assembly program*
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| − | *Residential*
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| − | *Commercial*
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| − | *Industrial*
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| − | ===Surface structure architecture===
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| − | ===Shielded canopies, warehouses, flare sheds===
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| − | ==Building & Manufacturing Materials research===
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| − | ===Construction systems research===
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| − | ===Manufacturing processes that need little or no water or which recycle them===
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| − | ===Dayspan/Nightspan Operations management===
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| − | ===Dayspan Power Storage research===
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| − | ===Dust control systems research===
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| − | ===Warehousing systems research===
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| − | ==Institute of Lunar-Appropriate Industrial Design==
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| − | ===MUS/cle Design Projects===
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| − | *"MUS" (massive, unitary [many of them], simple) subassemblies appropriate for Lunar Industry*
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| − | *"cle" (complex, lightweight, electronic) subassemblies best manufactured on Earth*
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| − | ===Assembly methods that are disassembly-friendly for proper recycling===
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| − | ==Lunar Agriculture research==
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| − | ===Development of new hybrids===
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| − | ===Biological Diversification project===
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| − | ===Wild Area project===
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| − | ===Food processing===
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| − | *Vegetables*
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| − | *Fruit*
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| − | *Herbs & Spices*
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| − | *Fungi*
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| − | ===Biomass waste recycling===
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| − | *Composting research*
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| − | *Biodigester research*
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| − | *Research on reduction of inedible percentage of plants*
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| − | ===Fiber production===
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| − | *Fabrics research*
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| − | ===Pharmaceutical production===
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| − | ==Lunar Biospherics research==
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| − | ===Modular biospherics===
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| − | ===Air refreshing systems===
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| − | ===water recycling systems===
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| − | ===Climate options for specific flora, fauna, crops===
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| − | ===Environmental protection protocols===
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| − | ===Education; Recycling as the 4th "R"===
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| − | ==Enterprise formation and assistance==
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| − | ===Ongoing Terrestrial Spin-up tech programs & projects===
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| − | ===Consumer goods and services===
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| − | ===Export product opportunities and market development===
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| − | *solar system trade economics*
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| − | ===Lunar Health & Medicine===
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| − | ===Lunar History & Culture===
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| − | ===Lunar Arts===
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| − | ==Transportation technology==
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| − | ===Mass Driver research===
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| − | ===Harenobraking research===
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| − | ===Road Construction and facilities===
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| − | ===Tourist arrangements, destinations, facilities plan===
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| − | ===Motive power system research===
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| − | *Dust Engine research*
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| − | *Local power beam networks*
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| − | *Lunar skimmer research*
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| − | ===Lunar-produced fuel research===
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| − | *Solar*
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| − | *Chemical*
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| − | *Nuclear*
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| − | ===other===
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| − | ==Lunar Appropriate Arts & Crafts research==
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| − | ===plastic arts===
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| − | *painting media and techniques research*
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| − | *sculpture media and techniques research*
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| − | *ceramics media and techniques research*
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| − | *Lunar surface Art & Sculpture Projects*
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| − | *Furniture, Furnishings and Decor Prototype*
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| − | *Craft finishable generic manufactures*
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| − | *other*
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| − | ===Performing Arts===
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| − | *Sports development projects*
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| − | *Lunar dance and choreography*
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| − | :modern:
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| − | :ballet:
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| − | ==Human Resources research==
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| − | ===Children===
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| − | ===Adolescents===
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| − | *Universal Service Options and Projects*
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| − | ===Seniors & Retired===
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| − | ===Handicapped & injured===
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| − | ===Antisocial & criminals===
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| − | *Productive employment at remote locations*
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| − | ===Telestaffing programs===
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| − | *teletutoring*
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| − | *routine deskwork operations*
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| − | ===Gene Pool expansion & diversification programs===
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| − | ==Lunar Frontier Political Science==
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| − | ===Interior Affairs===
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| − | *Lunar Federalization*
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| − | *surface turf allotment, global subdivision*
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| − | *settlement hinterlands*
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| − | *province hinterlands*
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| − | *national, scenic, geological, resource Preserves*
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| − | *subdivision charter requirements*
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| − | *Lease Terms (terrestrial R&D, Science concerns)*
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| − | :(free if equipment, organic waste left behind in usable condition):
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| − | *Manufacturing, Resource Removal licensing STUDY*
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| − | *Scenic / Selenographic easements requirements*
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| − | ===Frontier Republic Charter & Constitution Studies===
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| − | *Conditions, stages of autonomy and home rule*
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| − | :Defining the Conditions, Stages, and Thresholds of Increasing Levels of Settlement Home Rule:
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| − | :Civilian Rule & a Domestic Economy:
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| − | :elected advisory representatives to territorial government:
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| − | :elected legislative representatives:
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| − | :elected executive (mayor, governor):
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| − | :local courts:
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| − | :right to govern trade with Earth, other markets:
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| − | :right to send representatives to international organizations on Earth:
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| − | :other:
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| − | *Bill of Rights options*
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| − | *Executive options*
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| − | *Legislative options*
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| − | *Judicial options*
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| − | *Internal Security questions*
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| − | *External Security questions*
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| − | ===Earth Political, Economic, Cultural, Relations===
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| − | *UNESCO, WHO, affiliation, interaction, interfacing with other international agencies*
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| − | *Urban Tropics Energy Market options*
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