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Moon Camp Pioneers 2022 – 2023 Project Gallery

 

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.

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郑州轻工业大学附属中学  河南省郑州市-金水区    China 19, 18   5 / 2 English
3D design software: Fusion 360



1.1 – Project Description

We will build an international lunar camp in the Whipple Crater area of the moon.

The core of the lunar camp is to use the moon as a “springboard” for human exploration missions in space. Long-term experiments on the moon and the study of the moon itself lay a theoretical and experimental foundation for human exploration in the future.

Our moon camp will focus on three areas of research:

First, study lunar geology, lunar evolution, and explore deeper Earth-moon relationship. (Geological research)

Second, to study how microbes and plants grow on the Moon, and to develop crops better suited to growing in space. (Life Sciences)

Third, the moon will be used as a huge signal transmission platform to monitor the cosmic background radiation in the universe, explore extraterrestrial life, receive cosmic electromagnetic signals and other space exploration.

1.2 – Why do you want to build a Moon Camp? Explain the main purpose of your Moon Camp (for example scientific, commercial and/or touristic purposes).

The exploration of outer space has been going on since the late 1920s. All countries regard the exploration of space as an important field. In today’s technologically advanced society, space exploration is still an important field, and not only in the original goals and plans. So the construction of the moon camp is not only a solid foundation for space exploration, but also a demonstration of national strength.

The main purpose of our moon camp is for scientific research, to study the moon, to study life in space, to monitor the universe.

2.1 – Where do you want to build your Moon Camp? Explain your choice.

  1. According to the research, we plan to construct the HP Crater located in the North Pole of the moon.

Advantages:

  1. The temperature in this region is low, and volatile atoms and molecules, such as water and oxygen, will be frozen. Facilitate the collection of basic energy.
  2. The radar reflection characteristics in this area are high, which is suitable for space observation. It is convenient for the base to receive cosmic rays and electromagnetic emission.

There is plenty of sunlight, because of the existence of permanent sunlight, the solar panels in the base can better collect sunlight for the operation of the base.

2.2 – How do you plan to build your Moon Camp? Consider how you can utilise the Moon’s natural resources, and which materials you would need to bring from Earth. Describe the techniques, materials and your design choices.

Our camp envisages two kinds of equipment for construction – a lunar soil processor and a 3D door frame-building robot.

Lunar soil processor: This processor can collect lunar soil by itself and process it to obtain the required construction materials and energy materials. According to research, lunar soil contains oxides of silicon, aluminum, iron and titanium. The lunar soil treatment will mainly use melting technology and ionization technology to extract raw materials such as aluminum, titanium and high-energy building materials such as calcium oxide and transfer them to the door frame robot for construction.

3D door Frame Construction robot: This robot is equipped with artificial intelligence technology, which can realize autonomous planning through construction data transmitted to the robot from the ground. And 3D printing technology allows it to be built on its own. Random artificial landing on the moon for construction.

The main building materials are aluminum and titanium. The reasons are as follows: 1. The materials are easy to obtain, and the lunar soil contains a large amount of raw materials that can be converted by technology. 2. The material is corrosion-resistant and can be used for a long time.

So you just have to transport two devices to the moon and build them from the ground.

2.3 – How does your Moon Camp protect and provide shelter to your astronauts against the Moon’s harsh environment?

The first is the work area – the main building. The style design of the main building is derived from the style of Tutzi Building in Fujian, China. It is not only convenient to build, but also has strong stability, which can play a good role in protecting against multiple earthquakes and micro-meteor rain on the moon.

Then there is the residential area. The residential area in addition to the design of wall reinforcement, bobbin design, but also for emergency escape design. We designed the living quarters to be not only sturdy, but also an emergency escape craft. When the base detects a catastrophe, an emergency evacuation plan for the colony will be activated, and the bracket will act as a launch pad to launch the colony away from the moon.

Finally, there is the frequent solar wind. We have solar wind shackles. High-energy ions in the solar wind can be captured and transmitted through energy reduction transmitters for energy recycling and energy capture.

3.1 – How will your Moon Camp provide astronauts with sustainable access to basic needs like water, food, air and power?

And the base is connected to the middle energy tower.

Water: The lower reactor of the intermediate energy tower will ionize the lunar soil processor and the lunar soil collected by itself, and the ice of the separated water will be transported through pipes inside the base. Personnel can use it inside the base.

Food:Mainly from two-layer growing areas, which will open up an area for growing crops that have been developed for growth, such as wheat. To make food.

Power:Source: 1. Solar energy, folding and rotating solar energy, tracking the sun to maximize the use of solar energy. 2. The middle energy tower, the upper reactor for the nuclear reactor, to transport energy for the base. 3. The solar wind collector, which collects high-energy particles, will send energy to the base through special transmitters.

Air:Source: 1. Energy tower, oxygen will be produced during water acquisition, which will be transported to the base together with water.

3.2 – How will your Moon Camp deal with the waste produced by the astronauts on the Moon?

Waste generated by the astronauts will be transported through underground pipes linking the energy towers to the main building and living quarters. In the reactor below the tower, the waste is processed. Urine, for example, is purified, filtered, distilled and turned into drinking water that can be repotable, and urea and so on is stored and transported to grow crops. In terms of manure, we extract the water from it and use it for domestic use. Fatty proteins, which are stored for bioelectricity.

3.3 – How will your Moon Camp maintain communications with Earth and other Moon bases?

As for mutual communication, we will set up a special communication channel. Its purpose is two: 1. At the same time, it does not affect the operation of other facilities inside the base. 2. Special communication routes are provided with special supply lines to ensure normal communication in times of emergency. If an astronaut goes outside, there will be a signal reception device inside his spacesuit to keep the crew in communication.

For the base, there is a signal board on the roof of the main building to stabilize the signal, and the football radar will also stabilize the signal reception.

In the base, there will be a wall touch-screen LCD screen for communication, and the conference room will be equipped with a virtual projection device for large conference projection.

4.1 – What scientific topic(s) would be the focus of the research in your Moon Camp? Explain which experiments you plan to do on the Moon (for example in the topics of geology, low gravity environment, biology, technology, robotics, astronomy etc.).

First, the study of lunar geology. The lunar soil used in the experiment was obtained by a lunar soil processor. First, we’re going to do some basic experiments to get a deeper understanding of what’s in the lunar soil, what’s in it, what’s in it, what’s in it, what’s going on. Second, we will focus on the moon’s evolution history and the relationship between the Earth-moon system to lay a theoretical and practical foundation for future planetary exploration.

Second, study on the use of lunar soil planting and what crops are more suitable for lunar soil planting. (Biology) On the second floor, the Life Institute conducts research on the lunar soil, which is used as an important source of food for common crops on Earth. The main focus is to explore the effects of lunar soil on the earth’s common crops and the growth of various conditions.

Third, the detection of the universe and the continued search for extraterrestrial life. The location of the camp we built, the radar response was strong, suitable for further surveillance of the universe. At the same time, we will use the moon as our transmitter to send our friendly message to the universe.

5.1 – What would you include in your astronaut training programme, to help prepare the astronauts for a Moon mission?

To help astronauts prepare for a lunar mission, I would include the following contents in my astronaut training program:

Basic knowledge of physics and engineering disciplines: Astronauts need to understand basic physics concepts such as gravity, kinematics, dynamics, mechanics, thermodynamics, as well as basic knowledge of aerospace engineering disciplines such as spacecraft design, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, etc. These knowledge will help astronauts understand various engineering issues and physical phenomena in the lunar mission.

Training simulators: Astronauts need to use simulators to simulate various scenarios and situations in the lunar mission, such as ascent and descent modules, spacewalks, lunar rover driving, etc. Simulation training can help astronauts have a deeper understanding of the requirements and procedures of the mission, and be familiar with various emergency handling methods.

Physical training: Astronauts need to undergo rigorous physical training to adapt to life and work in the space environment for a long time. This includes strength and endurance training, cardiorespiratory function training, posture and balance training, etc.

Psychological training: Astronauts need to undergo psychological training to cope with long periods of loneliness and stress. This includes stress management, communication skills, personal emotional management, team cooperation, etc.

Space environment training: Astronauts need to understand various special conditions and dangerous factors in the space environment, such as space radiation, microgravity, fatigue, sleep deprivation, etc. They need to learn how to adapt to these conditions, and learn to prevent and deal with various health problems in the space environment.

Teamwork and leadership skills: Lunar missions require astronauts to cooperate and lead in a complex and dangerous environment. Therefore, astronauts need to receive teamwork and leadership training to ensure the success and safety of the mission.

Overall, the astronaut training program needs to cover multiple areas, including science, engineering, physical and mental health, teamwork and leadership, etc. This will help astronauts achieve success in the lunar mission and ensure their safety.

5.2 – What space vehicles will your future Moon mission need? Describe the vehicles found in your Moon camp and consider how you will travel to and from Earth, and explore new destinations on the Moon’s surface.

To complete a future Moon mission, we need an effective vehicle that can travel on the lunar surface. This vehicle needs to be able to adapt to various terrains on the lunar surface and operate in different environments, such as steep slopes, desert areas, and ice regions. It needs to have sufficient payload capacity so that astronauts can carry the necessary tools and resources on it. Additionally, this vehicle should have advanced autonomous navigation and communication systems to ensure it can travel safely on the lunar surface and remain in contact with the command center on Earth.

To travel back and forth to Earth, we will use a spacecraft and an ascent module. The spacecraft needs to have sufficient space to accommodate astronauts and the necessary equipment and supplies. The ascent module needs to have high reliability and precise control systems to ensure it can safely travel back and forth between Earth and the Moon.

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