ecoinnovation - mutopia
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Gravity Microgravity
Low gravity is incompatible with life.
Even the relatively short exposure to low gravity of current
flights leads to significant problems.
Centrifugal force is the only reasonable way to induce sufficient
gravity.
The major design constraint is the Coriolis force.
4 rpm is the maximum
rotation rate without
causing Coriolis
sickness
The solution is a Moontrifuge.
MOONTRIFUGE
Moontrifuge.
The best means to rotate it is with a Maglev system.
MOONTRIFUGE
MAGLEV
Shielding protects residents from radiation and asteroids
If one of the two
walls are damaged, a
safe pressure and
atmosphere can still
be maintained on each
Moontrifuge.
A dome covering will be built
over each Moontrifuge to
provide protection from
the moon’s hazards.
Multiple Moontrifuges will be needed to accommodate the
expanding settlement as well as provide redundancy for safety.
SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
Harnessing the solar energy received on the moon can supply
much of Mutopia's power needs
Sustainable Energy is potentially available on the Moon
FUSION TECHNOLOGY
He3+ could be an efficient
energy source that might
power Mutopia.
FISSION TECHNOLOGY
Nuclear power can provide
a reliable continuous
power source
Iron and Aluminum will
be extracted from lunar
regolith for building
materials.
Minerals and metals for construction and life can be obtained from
the regolith.
The best location is near the south pole.
A new approach to environmental support systems is needed.
A completely closed loop
“Water Orbit” is
necessary to minimize
infrastructure and
resource needs.
New technologies provide conventional environmental system
services in a sustainable manner.
Algae can be used for CO2scrubbers
Oxygen gardens provide
additional CO2 scrubbing
ability
Plants and humans need to be primarily in layers where they will not
be negatively affected by gravity.
Multiple
Moontrifuges each
with three floors
within 88%g
Layers 12-15
Layers 4-9
Biologically Inspired Design (BID) provides templates for life on
the Moon.
Biologically inspired folding methods allow implementation of
arrays with maximum surface area.
Space free-flyer Unit
Invented by Koryo Miura
the Japanese
astrophysicist.
Self healing composites will provide automatic healing in the event
of damage by a meteorite or moonquake.
Self healing pipes will offer security from water loss due to
moonquakes.
Sophisticated monitoring, warning and backup systems activate
safety measures.
Apposition compound eye motion sensor - 360 degree
tracking on the moon.
A superposition compound eye light guide will allow natural light to
be guided into the Moontrifuge.
Jewel beetle inspired fire sensors will provide quick and cost-
efficient fire detection on the moon.
Low gravity leads to significant problems.
The aquatic environment is similar to a low g system.
SKIN =largest organ. → increase resistance over entire body.
Space suit
Spatial constraints blur lines
between personal & work space
Isolated and confined environments require psychological
considerations for long term habitation.
Lack of privacy and outside
exposure offer no chance to
recover from stress
Increased hostility,
depression, and insomnia
The extreme environment on the Moon can be a source of stress.
Distance from Earth
to Moon limits
rescue options
Complex systems have many failure modes
Drilling and emergency
preparedness can offset
this stress
Psychological countermeasures are required for permanent
habitation.
Biometric Monitoring
Psychological Counseling
Governance and social layout will be independently organized by
Mutopia inhabitants.
United Nations declared
celestial bodies are not subject
to appropriation by any nation
Organizational divisions are by
professions, and not nationality
Privacy and control can mitigate social stressors and monotony.
Privacy: Control of
exposure to others
Working Area
Living Area
Collaboration Area
Gradual transitions of
controlled interpersonal
exposure on Moontrifuge
Configurable personal spaces give
social control and offset monotony.
Natural design using fractal patterns is beneficial to health.
“No one laments the monotony of a tree”
Natural
patterns
evoke
strong
emotional
responses
that
improve
health and
cognition
Corner offices are
highly desirable
Fractal exposure increases resilience against stress and aids in
stress recovery.
Economics and entrepreneurship are important considerations for a
successful Mutopia
Outreach
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Percentage that knew what BID is
Percentage that new NASA is planning a lunar settlement
Percentage able to identify two biological inspirations used in
our design
Before
After
Summary: Mutopia will be an out-of-the-world opportunity for
sustainable living on the Moon