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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
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Mars Analog Moon AnalogResearch Program vs. Research Program
Goals Goals
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Vertical? -- or Horizontal
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An Alternative “Mobile-Modular” Approachbeing pioneered by the Calgary Space Workers
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An Analog Outpost should be Modularjust as a real Lunar Outpost would be,
able to grow in open-ended fashion
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a Regolith-covered Cylinder anda Regolith-covered Quonset Hut
look very much alike from the outside
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A Quonset Module Shell is inexpensive
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An idea of the Quonset interior volume
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Modular Architecture & Modular BiosphereIntegrating biosphere components in every module,
rather than as a closeted afterthought,allows Outpost & Biosphere to grow in step together
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All connecting passageways would have“Living Walls” to one side
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Modular Utility Systems
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Phase I of a Modular Analog Outpost
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The Green Hub
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Phase II Expanded Analog Moonbase
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Food Growth Chamber & Gardens at South Pole Base
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Phase IV: More Agricultural - Biosphere SpaceA 2nd “torus” or “ring mold” Greenhouse
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Phase III Expanded Analog Moonbase
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Overall Site Plan: a main “surface” outpostand an “annex” in a nearby lavatube
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The Lavatube “Annex” would be used forDayspan/Nightspan Operations Research
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Alternatives to a Lavatube for Dayspan/Nightspan Cycle Simulation
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A more expensive Dayspan/Nightspan Simulation Option
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramPushing the Limits of Teleoperation
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting various Shielding Options
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Analog Moonbase Reseach ProgramTesting various “sunlighting” systems
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting Periscopic Window Systems
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramErgonomics of various Layout Options
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramDust Control Systems & Dust Management
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramMaximizing use of Early Lunar Materials
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramExperimenting with Lunar Fuels & Engines
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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
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramTesting robotic and teleoperated Agriculture Systems
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramStoring Dayspan Power for Nightspan Use
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Analog Moonbase Research SystemExperiments with Operational Scheduling for
dayspan and nightspan power availability
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Analog Moonbase Research Program:Experimenting with Nightspan Plant Lighting
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramDiversification of Early Frontier Vegetarian Menues.
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Analog Moonbase Research ProgramAn Effort of Several Teams
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Analog Moonbase - Public OutreachStudent Involvement Programs
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Public Outreach Program - Visitor’s Center
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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
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Your Comments & Feedback are Welcome
Peter Kokh - [email protected]@moonsociety.org
(subject line: “analog moonbase ideas”)
MMM1630 N. 32nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208-2040