Investigation of Suitable Power Sources and Energy Storages in Lunar Robots for Lunar Missions and Human Explorations

A lunar lava tube is a tunnel produced beneath the moon’s surface by an intensive flow of molten rock following a volcanic explosion. The dimensions of lunar tubes are estimated to be substantially bigger than those of terrestrial lava tubes. Lava tubes are of great importance to scientists for a number of reasons and to conduct the studies to gather information, Lunar Rovers are used to explore these lunar tunnels. The moon's environment is quite demanding for the energy storage system (ESS), owing mostly to eclipse length and climatic conditions. Energy storage for lunar rovers can guarantee a seamless investigation during lunar nights. In this exhibition, a review of the lunar robot/rover construction that is suitable to withstand the environment of the moon and discussion on various energy storage systems is presented for an extended mission scenario.