ancile hab: the shield of mars
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Site Location: 01°55’ S 5°30’ W
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Ancile-Hab: The Shield of MarsAncile-Hab: The Shield of Mars“Ancile” [an-“Ancile” [an-sahysahy-lee] - Roman - A Shield given by Mars to the Mortals - the Palladium of Rome.-lee] - Roman - A Shield given by Mars to the Mortals - the Palladium of Rome.
Site Selection:
Site Overview: Dune Fields & Explored Path
Site Imagery: Dune Quantity Increase on Volcanic Plain Large Dune Field
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Image Source: Google Earth: Mars
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Exploration Area of the Opportunity Rover
A Pre-Explored Area with Detailed AnalysisA Stable, Solid, and Flat Volcanic PlainVast and Plentiful Dune Fields
Abundant and Easy to Access ResourcesNear Scientific Sites of Interest
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Compounds that will remain as agregate within fused silicate
Compounds of interest for the two primary building materialsCompounds that will boil off at 3DP’s SOT and can be vented or savedCompounds that will melt at 3DP’s SOT and can be saved for later printing
Material Opportunities:Compound Density g/cm³ Mars % Melting Point °C Boiling Point °C
Al2O3MgOCaOSO3SiO2
NiZn
Na2OFeOTiO2
3.953.583.351.922.65
8.9087.142.27
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2,0722,8522,57216.9
1,6001,455
419.531,1321,3771,843
2,9773,6002,850
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Regolith composition, material properties, and power restrictions pushed the 3DP’s design to maintain the initial processing Standard Operating Temperature (SOT) just above 1,600 °C to melt both SiO2 and FeO in preparation for printing and more intensive material processing and refining. The silicate, being good in compression, will be fused together and work as a “concrete substitute” using leftover materials as it’s agregate. The iron, being good in tension,
will be used as a “rebar substitute” and form strong tension straps.
Print Heads
Shoe-Strut
Shoe-Bot
ExtendableTruss
Drill
Supply LineLine Support
Primary Struts
MPSBs Adjust Extendable Truss
MPSBs Detach to Mine
Print Head has FullRange of Motion
Boom Pivots asPrinting Demands
MPSBs Return toDeposit Material
Removable Storage
Input/Output Troughs
Power Line
Power Plant
Power Line Reel
Arm JointPre-Heat Chamber
The 3D Printer/Processor
MaterialTransfer
Multi-Purpose Shoe Bots
Elevation
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Rear Perspective
Elevation
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The 3D Printer/Processor (3DP) is the exterior workhorse of the Ansile-Hab. It is the delivery point for all collected resources. It is designed to have a modular evolvable chassis which will accommodate material storage and processor augmentations.
After landing it is connected to the power plant and moved into position by the Multi-Purpose Shoe Bots (MPSBs). Once positioned, the 3DP will lock its primary struts and release the MPSBs. The size of the boom provides access across a large work area. This insures that one habitat can be printed to completion without having to adjust the 3DP’s position nor
stop the material collection or printing processes.
Once the Pressure Vessel and Protective Mound have been printed to completion, the MPSBs will reconnect to the 3DP and relocate it to the site of its next print. From there, the print process will repeat and a colony will form. As the mission continues, new technologies and devices will be attached to the 3DP allowing it to print objects in better detail with a larger variety of materials.
Material Storage
MPSB Systems
Batteries
Robotic Arm
Internal Material Conveyor
Swept Material Path
Photovoltaics
Sweep Motors
360° Independent Wheels
Collection Sweep - Material In
Side Sweep - Material Out of Path
Shoe-Strut(Hidden)
Photovoltaics
Sweep Heads
Sweep Systems
Material Storage
Adjustable Height
Material Conveyor Sweep Brush
Rover Systems
Multi-Axis Arm
Arm Movement
Interchangeable Heads
Key Plan
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Oculus
Pre-Fabricated Truss
Tension & Systems Branches
Sleeping Area
Pre-Fabricated Floor Trusses
Systems Space
Lab Equipment
Bulk Storage
Airlock with EVA Suits
Fluid Storage
3D Printed Ramp/Stairs
Systems TrunkLadder3D Printed Silicate Mound
3D Printed Silicate ‘Web’
3D Printed Interior Iron Sphere
Air Tight Bladder
Storage & Systems
Systems Space
Suitlock Dust Porch
Rigid PUC Module
3rd FloorEatingSleepingExercizingPhoning HomeRelaxingCreating
1st FloorExploringCleaningRelievingStoringRecyclingECLSSEVA
Stairs
Robotic Interior 3D Print Arm
3D Printed Exterior Iron Sphere
Ancile-Hab Sections
Elevation ‘A’
Elevation ‘B’ Elevation ‘B’
Elevation‘A’
Elevation‘B’
2nd FloorWorkingPrinting
ExperimentingModifying
Documenting
Key Elevation
PUC
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3rd
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Enclosable Bed Space
Private Storage
Systems Space
Kitchen Equipment
Food Storage
Moveable Seating
Lab
Communal Work Space
Telescoping Columns
Telescoping ColumnLift
Hatch to Expansion
ECLSS
Pop-Up Shower
Suit Locks
Stairs
EVA Suits
Airlock
ECLSS Systems
Storage
Lab
Storage
Work Space
Flexible Open SpaceMovable Table
Tension Lines &Systems Branches
Tension Lines &Systems Branches
Folding TableShelf Space
Storage Space
Ancile-Hab Floor Plans
Level 3 (left) is a 46.86 m^2 mix of public and private spaces. Crew quarters, the galley, wardroom, gathering area, exercise, recreational, and auxiliary command are all located here. The floor offers a combination of open and enclosed areas that can be modified according to the crew preferences and necessity. Some elements can fold or lift out of the way, such as the table and beds, providing alternate paths or spaces.
Level 2 (right) is 27.69 m^2 and the primary work space and is outfitted for all lab missions. There are multiple lab
spaces to provide for the needs of the multiple missions at the same time.
Storage and flexible work areas fill the spaces between labs. The internal 3D
printer arm will primarily reside here after it has printed the interior of the habitat.
Here it can change its head to participate in science, maintenance, or repairs.
Level 1 (left) is the PUC, a 25.45 m^2 service floor where pre-integrated ECLSS, hygiene, and other essential functions are located. It has an airlock (with two EVA suits) and two suitlocks (two additional EVA suits) for egress operations of the four crew members. There are two hatches that can accommodate connecting inflatable tunnels to other Habs and facilities for future expansion.
3rd Floor
PUC Floor
2nd Floor
Private Storage
Systems Space
Storage & Systems
Moveable Seating
Systems Trunk
Lift
LiftLab
Work Space
Systems Trunk
Storage
Lab
Systems Space
Command Systems
Systems Trunk
PUC inside 3D PrintedPressure Vessel
Storage Under Floor
Expandable Restroom
Command & Control
46.86m^2
27.69m^2
25.45m^2
Ancile-Hab Section Perspective
Design Advantages• Flexibility in design is critical and all elements are created to enable printing of a multitude of shapes and sizes. • “Ancile” architecture ensures protection and capabilities for adjustment of the equipment to correspond with mission evolution• The MPSBs work simultaneously with construction operations by constantly sweep-mining regolith dunes continuous printing. • The process of sweep-mining regolith does not require complex digging machinery or advanced low-gravity mining equipment. • The 3DP’s modular and evolvable framework allows augmentation to keep up with mission demands and ensure economical expansion.• The PUC modules are “turn-key” habitats with ready-to-run systems integration and zero assembly required after their initial fabrication.
Evolution Growth
Key Plan
Aerial PerspectiveElevation PerspectivePage 5 of 5 -- Team: NASA3DP-019