In March of this year, I published an update of progress on our Ecological System. This is a new update identifying accomplishments from this summer. Roof The old roof deck had outlived its usefulness due to improper construction, heavy weathering,… Continue Reading →
The Mobile Analog Space Habitat (MASH) is more than a space research project. Yes we are studying Ecological Life Support, but as we have gotten deeper into the project we have learned that this study is also a study of… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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