ok can Monolithic Dome technology be used in the hostile environment of mars or the moon to create a safe and sheltered living space for future mars or moon explorers?
http://www.monolithic.com/ for an idea of what i mean.
2006-08-08 06:22:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Indeed. This is perhaps one of the most natural and easiest way to build shelter.
But the walls would have to be thick enough to protect against cosmic rays.
2006-08-08 06:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...if you mean constructing a sound, solid structure. In fact, that currently is NASA's basic concept for both lunar and martian facilities. The mechanical considerations make them ideal for both environments, but a little trickier to build than modular cylindrical units---which is the second most popular design. However, and this is kinda big, we haven't quite been able to make the processes within the domes behave in the fully stable, fully self-sufficient mode needed for independent self support. None of this has anything to do with the domes themselves, though.
As I understand it, they're pretty close to solving these problems. I mean, "life support" is a critical consideration, right?
2006-08-08 11:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by stevenB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We can't even build a "bio-dome" here on Earth let alone on the moon or Mars. I think we would have to be able to perfect this technology here in relative safety before we go building on other planets. We have only been on the moon once. We have to be able to get there again before we can even consider this.
2006-08-08 08:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by legalbambino 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, by all means! WHAT? Are you going there in the near future?
2006-08-08 06:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by thatladybugc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋