Lost
on the Moon
An
Exercise in Group Problem Solving
Answers:
The best solution
to this task has been determined by NASA experts and is as follows:
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1.
Two 100-pound tanks of oxygen: most pressing survival need
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2.
Five gallons of water: replacement for tremendous liquid loss
on lighted sight
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3.
Stellar map of the moon's constellation: primary means of navigation
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4.
Food concentrate: efficient means of supplying energy requirements
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5.
Solar-powered FM receiver-transmitter: for communication with
mother ship; but FM requires line-of-sight transmission and short ranges
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6.
Fifty feet of nylon rope: useful in scaling cliffs, tying injured
together
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7.
First-aid kit containing injection needles: needles for vitamins,
medicines, etc.; will fit special aperture in NASA space suits
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8.
Parachute silk: protection from sun's rays
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9.
Self-inflating life raft: CO bottle in military raft may be used
for propulsion
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10.
Signal flares: distress signal when mother ship is sighted
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11.
Two .45-caliber pistols: possible means of self propulsion
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12.
One case of dehydrated evaporative milk: Bulkier duplication
of food concentrate
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13.
Solar-powered portable heating unit: not needed unless on dark
side
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14.
Magnetic compass: magnetic field on moon is not polarized; worthless
for navigation
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15.
Box of matches: no oxygen on moon to sustain flame; virtually
worthless