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HMM<br />

Assessment Study<br />

Report: CDF-20(A)<br />

February 2004<br />

page 260 of 422<br />

Figure 4-12 shows the main level with the social area and its functions, and indicates placement<br />

of the crew cabins (marked in orange) on the right.<br />

4.3.1.3 Option 2 – LSS at the bottom of the habitat<br />

SHM - cylinder:<br />

Height: 7.00 m<br />

Diameter: 3.60 m – 4.4 m (bottom level)<br />

LSS: 10 m 3 at the bottom of the habitat<br />

Figure 4-13: Sketch of Option 2 with LSS at the base<br />

This has the following advantages:<br />

• Viewing axis towards emergency exit<br />

• Creates a strong orientation and good overview over habitat<br />

Axis of sight makes the space look bigger and gives astronauts an opportunity to look<br />

outside<br />

• Centre of mass is at the bottom

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