a modular analog lunar research station proposal

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 - kokhmmm@aol.compresident@moonsociety.org

(subject line: “analog moonbase ideas”)

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