Moon tower system developed while considering a NASA proposal for lunar solar tower system robotically installed.
The design was envisioned using size restrictions listed on the RFP. The project is designed to be self assembled robotically and packaged in dispenser type containers, one for each leg. Unlike terrestrial installation this utilizes tower leg assemblies that are identical and start from a ground structure. The bottom includes an inflatable structure for keeping battery storage in a climate-controlled atmosphere.
The tower is shaped like an octagon to provide strength for a large solar assembly to be mounted on top. Each leg construction container is attached to a specialized robotic assembler that climbs one section at a time, connecting clips that secure each leg to its 2-neighboring legs. The angled connection legs swing out in position as the leg is released from the construction container and is snap locked. The top is completed with a pully and cable assembly that allows the solar array to traverse the tower when completed and also allows the entire assembly to be lowered to the ground for cleaning and maintenance.