When trying to find a moon to harvest from its best to work in pairs. One person uses a shuttle the other uses a Large hauler equipted with a missle launcher. We use a Discover probe and lunch it at the moon to find out what the moon has to offer. The reason a shuttle is used is because when you wrp in to a moon there is a possibility that when you warp in..... there might be a POS already there. A POS can be set up to fire (If weapons are set up) on any one or people with security rating you choose. So its better to risk a Shuttle rather than a costly ship. The shuttle warps in and gives the all clear to the surveyor. He moves on in his shuttle and Surveyor is clear to jump in and launch a probe. Wait for the all clear from suttle then on to next moon. Scan ussually start appearing 2-3 minutes after a launch. You will need to either screen shot the info or enter it in to notepad with System and Moon number.
A POS can be a very nice money maker if one is willing to service it.
Yes, a POS needs fuel most times one can find a fuel supplier and aquire a contract. You will set up cost for the fuel and a drop off point. No sence in advertising where your money maker is located at.
Haulers will be needed for not only fuel but to empty the silos. The moon harvesting process is automatic. We uses a reactor....which with a simple or complex reaction installed can turn your moon minerals in to an Advance mineral. These are sold on the market. Some in large quanities others in small hard to find quanities. So its supply and demand. Cheap to Expensive.
A POS does have a shield... wich you can see. Some players will park thier hauling ship within the force field and log off the game. As long as the shileds are up... your ship is safe.
On a side note.... there are pirates that will threaten your POS. They will demand payment for allowing your POS to remain in that system. If one is to tell them to..... Lets say Bite me. They mign either have some Very large powerful ships that could... yes could take down a POSs shields and the POS could be destroyed. Some times paying the pirates can also ensure your safe travels through their space while you are loaded with the fruits of your labor. Nothing worse than getting blown up and losing a load of cargo. Some time safety in nubmbers is wise. Escorts can be used to help you travel.
There is alot more info which can be touched on. but, i think thats a good start.
SSX-Wedge
