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 →
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 →
Last time, I detailed my efforts at attempting to prepare the bus for recognition by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) as a Motor Home. Now the final act. I spent the time to remove most unnecessary material from the… Continue Reading →
Last time I talked briefly about the requirements to register my school bus as a motor home in Arizona. First, any vehicle with seating for 14 persons or more is automatically classified as a commercial vehicle. This comes in to… Continue Reading →
After some unexpected suggestions from a friend to evaluate the “Policy Requirements” as a “Minimum Set” rather than “Finished set” of conditions, I realized that I might have the opportunity to make some progress. So, lets look at these: First… Continue Reading →
One of the challenges of building a Biome that can be self-sustaining is handling wastes. We’re talking about food wastes, garden wastes, and human wastes of feces and urine. Any habitat off of the Earth must be able to not… Continue Reading →
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