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louis

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From: UK

Registered: 2008-03-24

Posts: 7,208

Re: We need a brainstorming session! - Bat around a few ideas.

Inflatables in trenches (and covered in regolith) will be the way to go with the initial habitat, rather than domes.   Then we should go for sandbag construction (eco domes). Only when industry has got a foothold can we look to making proper domes.

I agree transparent is best psychologically. Trees around the internal perimeter to disguise the supporting struts will help give the illusion of open space.

Here's one early idea I had:

Use reflective foil on exterior of crater walls to reflect solar radiation on to a steam boiler.

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SpaceNut

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From: New Hampshire

Registered: 2004-07-22

Posts: 29,017

Re: We need a brainstorming session! - Bat around a few ideas.

Fixing another shifting topic but admin needs to fix the posts contain in brackets :post_uid7 as these are not recognized....

Yet another topic on materials, shape of contruction ect....