EcoInnovation - Mutopia

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

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Summary: Mutopia will be an out-of-the-world opportunity for

sustainable living on the Moon