Iceland Analog Habitat
Design for Extreme Environments
Spring Semester, 2022
Brief:
Create a habitat that would allow astronauts to live as if they would on Mars using the expansive terrain of Iceland as a simulation ground for conditions similar to the Red Planet.
This project started with research of predecessors to this type of isolation experiment. We each focused on an aspect of life in pods to have a solid understanding of interior space usage and the previously developed solutions for past analog habitat missions. Through this foundation we attempted to innovate and add value for the astronauts to have a better experience living in the pods.
My focus was working on the development of external utility systems to support astronauts on EVAs as well as systems to improve the stability of the pod for easier and safer maneuverability inside. I also helped develop the scale models and 3d renders as spatial and visual aids to our final presentation.
Collaborators:
Blake R., Tobias C., Chelsea D., Jae C., Kush Z., Anna G., Gun B., Han N., Alia B.
Renders
During the project I completed these renders portraying the features we developed on the outside of the analog habitat in an approximation of the environment they would exist in. These images would help NASA designers viewing our work be able to more clearly visualize the pods in their intended setting.
1/15th Model
I created the miniature door connections and legs of these 1/15th scale models of two pods and the wall structure for the full scale section of the habitat. These enabled us to showcase our interior design plan in addition to providing a section of the environment for others to experience.
Full Scale Mockup
