These volumes provide a blueprint for manned missions to Mars and a continued presence on the planet’s surface, including what technology is required, and what kinds of precursor missions and experiments are required for this undertaking.

Volumes 74 & 75 are based on material derived from the third Case for Mars conference, “Strategies for Exploration”, held July 18-22, 1987 in Boulder, Colorado. Volume 74 includes general interest and overview papers on (1) making the political case for Mars, (2) considerations for sending humans to Mars, (3) technical considerations for getting to Mars, and (4) living on Mars. Volume 75 consists of technical papers on (1) political and social issues, (2) issues for sending humans to Mars, (3) technical issues for getting to Mars, (4) living on Mars, and (5) workshop summaries.
 
 

CONTENTS Volume 74, AAS Science and Technology Series -  General Interest and Overview Page  FOREWORD, Carol R. Stoker vii  INTRODUCTION  A Strategy for Mars:  The Case for Mars III -- Keynote Address, (AAS 87-175), James C. Fletcher 3  The Case for Mars III -- Opening Remarks (AAS 87-176), Buzz Aldrin 13  MAKING THE POLITICAL CASE FOR MARS: SPACE POLICY  Decisions on Space Initiatives (AAS 87-177), Radford Byerly, Jr. 19  Making Decisions on Major Space Initiatives (AAS 87-178), Peter B. Perkins, Jr. 27  SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES  Strategic Communications Planning and The Case for Mars (AAS 87-179), Frank White 35  How Space Enthusiasts View Mars Exploration (AAS 87-180), Robert L. Staehle 43  The Case Against Mars (AAS 87-181), Gregg Easterbrook 49  MARS EXPLORATION - IMPETUS FOR EDUCATION  A Mandate for Space Education (AAS 87-182), Jesco von Puttkamer 57  Mars Base Design Projects at the University of Wisconsin (AAS 87-183), Ronald E. Thomson 73  ECONOMIC ISSUES  Financing a Mars Program (AAS 87-184), Chandler C. Smith 83  INTERNATIONAL ISSUES  Let's go to Mars - With our Friends and Allies (AAS 87-185), Michael A.G. Michaud 109  Policy Options for International Mars Exploration (AAS 87-186), Nathan C. Goldman 123  Technology Transfer Aspects of Going to Mars (AAS 87-187), Brenda Forman 129  CONSIDERATIONS FOR SENDING HUMANS TO MARS - LIFE SUPPORT AND BIOMEDICAL FACTORS  Life Support System Considerations and Characteristics for a Manned Mars Mission (AAS 87-188), Ferolyn T. Powell 135  An Overview of Selected Biomedical Aspects of Mars Missions (AAS 87-189), John Billingham 157  Artificial Gravity for Long Duration Spaceflight (AAS 87-190), Malcolm M. Cohen 171  HUMAN FACTORS  Habitability During Long-Duration Space Missions:  Key Issues Associated With a Mission to Mars (AAS 87-191), Jack Stuster 181  Crew Selection for a Mars Explorer Mission (AAS 87-192), Benton C. Clark 193  Human Aspects of Mission Safety (AAS 87-193), Mary M. Connors 205  Antarctica as a Model for the Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-194), Lawrence A. Palinkas  215  PRECURSOR MISSIONS AND ROVER TECHNOLOGY  Mars Rover Sample Return Mission Study (AAS 87-195), Roger D. Bourke 231  An Aeronomy Mission to Investigate the Entry and Orbiter Environment of Mars (AAS 87-196), Larry H. Brace 245  Planetary Protection and Back Contamination Control for a Mars Rover Sample Return Mission (AAS 87-197), John D. Rummel 259  SCIENTIFIC GOALS  Scientific Objectives of Human Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-198), Michael H. Carr 267  The Role of Climate Studies in the Future Exploration of Mars (AAS 87-199), Richard W. Zurek and Daniel J. McClease 277  Life Sciences Interests in Mars Missions (AAS 87-200), John D. Rummel and Lynn D. Griffiths 287  TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GETTING TO MARS  Manned Mars Systems Study (AAS 87-201), Benton C. Clark 297  Piloted Sprint Missions to Mars (AAS 87-202), John C. Niehoff and Stephen J. Hoffman 309  A Manned Mars Artificial Gravity Vehicle (AAS 87-203), David N. Schultz, Charles C. Rupp, Gregory A. Hajos and John M. Butler, Jr. 325  Mars 1999:  A Concept for Low Cost Near-Term Human Exploration and Propellant Processing on Phobos and Deimos (AAS 87-204), Brian O'Leary 353  Earth Orbital Preparations for Mars Expeditions (AAS 87-205), Robert L. Staehle 373  TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS  Technology for Manned Mars Flight (AAS 87-206), Barney B. Roberts 399  Mars Landing and Launch Requirements and a Possible Approach (AAS 87-207), James R. French 413  Heavy Lift Vehicles for Transportation to a Low Earth Orbit Space Station for Assembly of a Humans to Mars Mission (AAS 87-208), Frank E. Swalley 421  Propulsion System Considerations/Approach for Fast Transfer to Mars (AAS 87-209), Paul A. Harris and Frank J. Perry 433  ADVANCED PROPULSION  Nuclear Propulsion - A Vital Technology for the Exploration of Mars and the Planets Beyond (AAS 87-210), Stanley K. Borowski 451  Antiproton-Based Propulsion Concepts and the Potential Impact on a Manned Mars Mission (AAS 87-211), Steven D. Howe and John D. Metzger 495  LIVING ON MARS - MARS RESOURCE UTILIZATION  Applications of In-Situ Carbon Monoxide Oxygen Propellent Production at Mars (AAS 87-212), W. Mitchell Clapp and Michael P. Scardera 513  Duricrete and Composites Construction on Mars (AAS 87-213), Robert C. Boyd, Patrick S. Thompson and Benton C. Clark 539  The Hydrogen Peroxide Economy on Mars (AAS 87-214), Benton C. Clark and Donald R. Pettit 551  Mars Soil - A Sterile Regolith or a Medium for Plant Growth? (AAS 87-215), Amos Banin 559  MARS BASE SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE  Building Mars Habitats Using Local Materials (AAS 87-216), Bruce A. Mackenzie 575  The Use of Inflatable Habitation on the Moon and Mars (AAS 87-217), Michael Roberts 587  Fire Protection for a Martian Colony (AAS 87-218), Robert M. Beattie, Jr. 595  Tool and Equipment Requirements for Human Habitation of Mars (AAS 87-219), Michael G. Thornton 607  MOBILITY ON MARS  An Overview of Mars Surface Mobility Justification and Options (AAS 87-220), James R. French 619  Balloon-Borne Characterization of the Martian Surface and Lower Atmosphere (AAS 87-221), R.J. LeVesque, G.E. WIlliams and F.J. Redd 633  Mars Global Exploration Vehicle (AAS 87-222), J. Mark McCann, Mark J. Snaufer and Robert J. Svenson 647  SPACE POWER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS  Power Considerations for an Early Manned Mars Mission Utilizing the Space Station (AAS 87-223), Martin E. Valgora 667  The SP-100 Space Reactor as a Power Source for Mars Exploration Missions (AAS 87-224), Lon Isenberg and Jack A. Heller 681  Laser Power Transmission Concepts for Martian Applications (AAS 87-225), R.J. DeYoung, E.J. Conway, W.E. Meador and D.H. Humes 697  APPENDIX  Publications of the American Astronautical Society 710  Science and Technology Series (1964- ) 711  INDEX  Numerical Index 717  Author Index 724     [top of this page]