Phase 3: Mobile Analog Space Habitat

Our goal is to establish the baseline of an operating Biological Life Support System. The idea that a person might board the M.A.S.H., and (theoretically) never have to depart. Power, Air, Water, Food, and Waste processing would all take place… Continue Reading →

Phase 2: Integration Prototype

Identifying the cooperative species that can be productive in a Biological Life Support System was daunting. While there are many species that can and do perform the individual tasks necessary, selecting a roster of a few that can be set… Continue Reading →

Phase 1: The Framework

It has been made clear that for long-duration spaceflight or long-duration stays upon another planet or Moon, we must develop a means to support ourselves while there. The best duration of human life beyond our planet is currently in the… Continue Reading →

The Biome

The Biome Once the habitat is constructed and they have moved in, they must set up the infrastructure for the biological elements they have carried from Earth. There will be fish, chickens, insects, in addition to the seeds, cuttings, and… Continue Reading →

Closed Loop Ecological Life Support System: The Garden

Installing the liner for the pond was problematic at best, because of the sharp edges of the metal cross members. That said, while it was tedious, being patient paid dividends in maintaining the integrity of the liner. At this point,… Continue Reading →

Closed Loop Ecological Life Support System: The Fish Pond

One of the things people are most incredulous about this bus, is my intention to install a fish pond in the floor.  To be exact, two ponds … one on each side of the bus.  And above that pond will… Continue Reading →

Living Space: Another Layer

With the framing complete … or nearly, It was now time to add the second layer of insulation. Now why, might you ask am I putting a second layer?  Well, quite frankly, it gets like an oven inside that bus,… Continue Reading →

Living Space: The Second Evolution

In the last post I outlined progress made on the living space, specifically, removing old wall panels, replacing insulation, and beginning to install the wall framing.  I failed to point out a technique that made placing insulating foam board into… Continue Reading →

Power: Electrical Distribution Panel

Running extension chords to the generator was such a chore, especially when trying to run lighting as well as the power tools, so it became necessary to get the distribution panel installed, AND as I have been working on the… Continue Reading →

Living Space: The First Evolution

Okay, time for a little catch-up. In an earlier post I addressed removal of the seats.  Perhaps just the beginning of the challenges I have been called to face during this project. Of course, getting rid of the extraneous materials… Continue Reading →

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