In Moon Camp Pioneers, each team’s mission is to 3D design a complete Moon Camp using the software of their choice. They also have to explain how they will use local resources, protect astronauts from the dangers of space and describe the living and working facilities in their Moon Camp.
郑州轻工业大学附属中学 河南省郑州市-金水区 China 19 5 / 3 English
3D design software: Fusion 360
We built the Moon camp using a scientific, residential and commercial model. On the premise of ensuring the physical and mental health of astronauts, we further explore the unknown of the moon through scientific research, get more familiar with the lunar environment through life experience, and promote the combination of scientific research and economic development through commercial ideas. Our lunar camp aims to search for and extract the rich and valuable mineral resources on the moon, study space secrets, explore biological and microbial genetic engineering, promote the development of human science, promote the progress of space industry, decode more genetic problems, and explore the conditions suitable for human permanent survival, establish the connection between the moon and the earth, apply science and technology to life, to create a comfortable, intelligent and environment-friendly environment.
Extract, process and transfer resources on the moon; Using the vacuum and low gravity conditions on the moon for some special experiments or scientific research projects; Research biological and microbial genetic engineering under low gravity and multi-ray conditions to promote the development of genetics and medicine; As a transfer station, connect the universe with the earth, explore the space; To find other environments suitable for human survival; and combine scientific products with commercial development to promote economic development and promote scientific products.
The Sea of Tranquility will be our first choice for the location of Moon Camp. There is no mass concentration (mass concentrations) or high gravity field in the center of the Sea of Tranquility, which would reduce the influence of gravity on astronauts and reduce the difficulty of scientific research. In addition, the temperature difference between day and night on the surface of the moon is very large, but the lunar craters located in Mare Tranquillitatis area have a stable temperature, which can provide a dwelling place for human beings, ensure the normal human activities and ensure the effective scientific research. Hogan, an associate professor of Earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, also said caves would be stable lunar habitats because they would provide protection from some of the sun’s radiation and micrometeorites. The strata would also protect people from cosmic rays, according to NASA.
In terms of shape and structure, the staggered polyhedron and the combination of above-ground and underground methods are adopted to better ensure the firmness and safety of the lunar camp.In the above ground part, we use colored glass to filter the harmful substances in the direct sunlight on the ground, and extract the normal light to ensure the illumination of the lunar camp and the photosynthesis of plants. At the same time, lunar soil was used to cover the top half of the camp, reducing the impact of radiation and other factors on the moon. In addition, liquid oxygen and kerosene main engines will be used to transport special materials between the Earth and the moon, ensuring that the lunar camp has the most advanced technology and materials. In addition, a cable car transportation system will be built in the above-ground part to facilitate the transportation of materials underground, and underground pipelines will be opened to ensure the normal flow between various areas. At the same time, supplies will be transported from the Earth to ensure the life of the astronauts.
The lunar soil is a building material that blocks harmful cosmic radiation and insulates to maintain temperature balance and prevent excessive temperature differences and extreme temperatures from harming the astronauts. The main control system is equipped with a defense system to monitor the external environment 24 hours a day to ensure that the lunar camp will respond immediately when damaged and abandon damaged parts if necessary to reduce losses. Set up patrol robots, feel the environment changes timely alarm, artificial intelligence double insurance. An escape system will be set up to ensure the safety of astronauts.
1)Water
Condensed water produced by plant transpiration in plant silo is purified and used as domestic water after being replenished with trace elements by the system. The wastewater from biological purification and the water recovered from urine are used together with nitrogen for plant irrigation. Hydrogen reacts with carbon dioxide to produce methane and water in a Sabaj reaction. The presence of water ice in permanently Shadowed regions of the moon’s polar regions could be a water resource candidate.
2)Food
Harvested grain, vegetables, fruits, and yellow mealworms can be processed and eaten, while non-edible biomass (such as crop residues, vegetable roots, and old leaf litter) can be used to feed animals that provide astronauts with good protein and a reasonable ratio of amino acids, It can also be bioprocessed with waste such as human feces and food residues to produce soil-like substrates that can be recycled for plant cultivation.
3)air
The excreta, kitchen waste and household waste of people in living areas are decomposed into fixed carbon by microorganisms. The carbon dioxide rich air produced by the plant tank is purified and sent to the plant tank for photosynthesis. The oxygen-rich air produced by the plant tank is purified and sent to the composite tank for people and animals to breathe and provide oxygen for waste treatment.
4)power
The rotation period of the moon is about 21 days, and there will be a period of about half a year of polar day and night, providing a lot of light, which can be used for photovoltaic power generation. Experiments have been completed on the power generation characteristics of the fuel cell energy system under the conditions of extravehicular vacuum, low temperature and microgravity, variable power response rule and interface characteristics of electrochemical reaction. According to the Sambatier principle, hydrogen and carbon dioxide react at 300℃~400℃ to produce methane and water. Methane is used in rocket engines, water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen, and oxygen is used for respiration and as fuel.
A lunar camp can take a sort storage method to store different types of waste in different containers. Organic waste can be stored separately and treated by means such as anaerobic digestion or composting; Metal waste can be collected, sorted, melted and recycled; And compressing recyclable materials such as plastic into solid chunks to be sent back to Earth for reuse. Waste that cannot be recycled is temporarily stored in underground storage facilities to prevent impact on the lunar environment.
Mainly rely on satellite communication technology. Moon Battalions need to deploy satellite equipment and connect it to communication networks on Earth to enable communication between Earth and other Moon battalions bases while ensuring transmission speed and stability. On the surface of the moon, Moon Camp, Moon Camp may also deploy some communication base stations to further improve the reliability and efficiency of communication. These base stations could enable contact between lunar battalion bases through relay communications between Earth and satellite networks.
The Moon Camp will focus on scientific research on topics such as space resource development, space engineering and technology, the lunar environment and astronomy. Specifically, possible scientific experiments include: space crop cultivation: devising methods and techniques for growing food on the moon, such as establishing vertical farms or using hydroponics, and testing the growth and development of different plants in the lunar environment. Soil quality and biosphere: study of the physical and chemical properties, microorganisms, plants and other biological characteristics of soil samples on the lunar surface, and explore the establishment of sustainable ecosystems on the Moon in preparation for future human life on the Moon. Energy utilization: To study the utilization of solar and nuclear energy in the lunar environment, and to test the performance and applicability of related equipment. Life support systems: Design and test various life support systems, such as air purification, water recycling, waste disposal, etc., to provide infrastructure for future living on the moon.
In order to better acclimate astronauts to the lunar environment, the training they should undergo before landing on the moon is as follows:
Ⅰ.Swimming test and scuba diving certification: Getting ready for spacewalk training
II.Space Vehicle Piloting and Maintenance training: Learn to operate space vehicles and instruments as well as understand how to repair and maintain various components of a space vehicle. Space suit wearing and use training: Learn how to use a space suit and conduct a space walk.
Finally, personalized brain training can be done through some online intelligence training platforms to exercise astronauts’ memory, reaction speed and brain health to improve their ability and readiness.
A mission to the moon will require a multi-component spacecraft, including a rocket, orbiter, landing ship, and re-entry capsule, among other things. The orbiter puts a three-stage rocket carrying a lander and re-entry capsule into lunar orbit, and the lander delivers astronauts to the lunar surface. The re-entry capsule returned to orbit and eventually to Earth. The Lunar Camp used a rover to transport materials and astronauts to explore new destinations on the lunar surface. A magnetic levitation transportation system was set up outside Lunar Camp to allow astronauts to quickly get around the camp.
