Ok, so I was thinking:
Our colony will consist of 'pods' that contribute to making a self-sustainable environment.
We will need pods that will supply energy, oxygen, food, water and vegetation.
Basic ideas:
- NASA has a microwave device that can harvest water or hydroxide at the poles of the moon. Water can also be formed by combining the oxygen embedded in the soil of the moon with hydrogen atoms brought with us.
- Vegetation will process the carbon dioxide given off by humans and/or farm life we bring with us and resupply our oxygen. (Trees, grass, (May form a basic idea of a national park on the moon) flowers)
- Food such as turnips and other veggies will be grown on the moon, along with beans to supply protein. Other plants will be grown to match the needs of the body. (Not sure if animals will survive on the moon, but it's important to obtain calcium which is most commonly found in milk)
- Technology and research labs will be constructed to allow more testing of the moon. Science collected will be transmitted back to Earth that will show statistics of the colony (Population, food water and oxygen levels, and research for further lunar adaptation)
- A gravity generator will be the most important aspect of the colony. Artificial gravity will be necessary to assist the lifespan of our colonists. It will be mandatory to enter an artificial gravity chamber to be subject to Earthian gravity so the body is able to maintain its internal construction. The fact is that with the Moons low gravity, the bones and muscles will deteriorate slowly from lack of stress. The chamber will put the bones and muscles into a state of work where colonists will walk, jog and run, as well as lift weights in order to thoroughly exercise the bones in all extremities and the cardiovascular system.
Please leave any feedback you have on the topic! I look forward to our discussions!
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