a modular analog lunar research station proposal
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A Modular Analog Lunar Research Station Proposal. Peter Kokh - December 9, 2006 - Lunar Reclamation Society - Version 1.03 January 11, 2007. Mars Analog Moon Analog Research Program vs. Research Program Goals Goals. Vertical? -- or Horizontal. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A Modular Analog Lunar Research Station Proposal
Peter Kokh - December 9, 2006 - Lunar Reclamation Society - Version 1.03 January 11, 2007
Mars Analog Moon AnalogResearch Program vs. Research Program
Goals Goals
Vertical? -- or Horizontal
An Alternative “Mobile-Modular” Approachbeing pioneered by the Calgary Space Workers
An Analog Outpost should be Modularjust as a real Lunar Outpost would be,
able to grow in open-ended fashion
a Regolith-covered Cylinder anda Regolith-covered Quonset Hut
look very much alike from the outside
A Quonset Module Shell is inexpensive
An idea of the Quonset interior volume
Modular Architecture & Modular BiosphereIntegrating biosphere components in every module,
rather than as a closeted afterthought,allows Outpost & Biosphere to grow in step together
All connecting passageways would have“Living Walls” to one side
Modular Utility Systems
Phase I of a Modular Analog Outpost
The Green Hub
Phase II Expanded Analog Moonbase
Food Growth Chamber & Gardens at South Pole Base
Phase IV: More Agricultural - Biosphere SpaceA 2nd “torus” or “ring mold” Greenhouse
Phase III Expanded Analog Moonbase
Overall Site Plan: a main “surface” outpostand an “annex” in a nearby lavatube
The Lavatube “Annex” would be used forDayspan/Nightspan Operations Research
Alternatives to a Lavatube for Dayspan/Nightspan Cycle Simulation
A more expensive Dayspan/Nightspan Simulation Option
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramPushing the Limits of Teleoperation
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting various Shielding Options
Analog Moonbase Reseach ProgramTesting various “sunlighting” systems
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting Periscopic Window Systems
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramErgonomics of various Layout Options
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramDust Control Systems & Dust Management
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramMaximizing use of Early Lunar Materials
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramExperimenting with Lunar Fuels & Engines
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramExperimenting with Biosphere Options
• Alternative Black->Graywater Systems in each Module
• Alternative Living Wall Systems in each Corridor
Alternative Waste Biomass Conversion Systems
• Alternative Plant Bedding/watering/fertilizing Systemsin the Greenhouse(s) and Living Wall units
• Alternative nightspan Plant Lighting Schedules
• Alternative Plant Lighting Systems
• Alternative Plant Irrigation & Nutrition Systems
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting robotic and teleoperated Agriculture Systems
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramStoring Dayspan Power for Nightspan Use
Analog Moonbase Research SystemExperiments with Operational Scheduling for
dayspan and nightspan power availability
Analog Moonbase Research Program:Experimenting with Nightspan Plant Lighting
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramDiversification of Early Frontier Vegetarian Menues.
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramAn Effort of Several Teams
Analog Moonbase - Public OutreachStudent Involvement Programs
Public Outreach Program - Visitor’s Center
Analog Moonbase Research ProgramWhat else can we do?
What else do we NEED to do?
Your suggestions are welcome!
This will be a cooperative project
Moon Society - National Space SocietyLunar Reclamation Society - Oregon L5 Society
Calgary Space Workersand several other collaborating organizations
Your Comments & Feedback are Welcome
Peter Kokh - [email protected]@moonsociety.org
(subject line: “analog moonbase ideas”)
MMM1630 N. 32nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208-2040