The document discusses Harmony, a proposed space settlement project. It begins with an introduction on the concept of harmony from the perspectives of ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras and modern string theory in physics. It then outlines the key principles and three phase plan of the Harmony space settlement project, which aims to preserve humanity by establishing a colony in space as the Earth reaches its carrying capacity. The first phase involves constructing the initial space settlement through a global effort, while the second phase focuses on expanding to deeper space and the third phase allows for potential return to Earth if conditions allow.
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At first, Harmony team members would like to
acknowledge NSS/NASA for conducting such a
wonderful competition. We appreciate this programme
of NASA since it provides an opportunity for young
minds all around the world to share their visions in a
sensible topic like preservation of eternal humanity.
Secondly, we would like to thank St. Xavier’s College,
and RevoScience Media Kathmandu for giving
necessary assistance, research materials, care and
support without which our project would be incomplete.
Our work would have been incomplete without the
continuous criticism and guidance of our teacher Mr.
Anish Rai and Mr. Laxman Dangol. They were present
during our after class sessions, and their hands above
our heads was a constant reminder of the support they
gave us.
We feel proud to thank all our supporting colleagues;
Komal Chand, Suraj Shrestha, Asis Karki, Sunada
Khadka, Gahendra Chand and Manjel Shilpakar for
their immense help. Their enthusiasm provided us with
the motivation and support needed to complete our
research.
Last but not the least, we would like to thank our
parents for guiding us in each and every ups and downs.
This research has provided us with an opportunity to
explore our talents and compiling this research has been
an experience in itself. We had started to visualize life
in space. We are really grateful for every oppurtunity
of learning that came with this tremendous
accomplishment.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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MODERATOR :
Laxman Dangol, Editor,
RevoScience Monthly Magazine
Anish Rai, Lecturer, St.Xavier’s
College
GROUP LEADER :
Kiran Adhikari
TEAM MEMBERS :
1. Kiran Adhikari
2. Lalit Singh
3. Manish Baral
4. Kshitij Singh
5. Jeevan Chhetri
6. Krishna Panthi
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INTRODUCTION
WHY HARMONY?
PRINCIPLES OF HARMONY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PHASE –I
3. SIGMOID CURVE AND ZERO GROWTH PHASE
4. PLACEMENT OF SPACE SETTLEMENT
4.1. ONGROUND PROCESS
4.1.1. CONSTRUCTION LOCATION
4.1.2. LAUNCHING SITES
4.1.3. ROBOTS
A.HMR
B.HTR
C. HCR
4.2. ON TRAJECTORY PROCESS
4.2.1. CARGO SHUTTLE
4.2.2. HUMAN POPULATION SHUTTLE
4.2.3. COMMUNICATION FROM GEOSTATIONARY POINTS
4.3. ON SPACE PROCESS
4.3.1. SELECTION OF LAGRANGE POINTS
4.3.2. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
5. ARTIFICIAL GRAVITY
5.1. PRINCIPLE OF EQUIVALENCE
5.2. GRAVITON GENERATOR
6. GEOMETRY OF HARMONY
6.1. STRUCTURE
6.2. DIMENSIONS
6.3. SYMMETRY
7. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
7.1. HULL COMPOSITION
7.2. RADIATION SHIELD
7.3. INGOTS
7.4. HABITAT TORROID
7.5. PRIME AXIS
7.6. DOCKING
CONTENTS
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7.7. THRUSTERS
8. ENERGY
8.1. TOKAMAK FUSION REACTOR
8.2. SOLAR ENERGY
8.3. ANTIMATTER ENERGY PRODUCTION
8.4. ENERGY STORAGE GRID
8.5. ENERGY DISTRIBUTION
9. INDIVIDUAL FACTORS
9.1. HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
9.2. HANDICAPPED ASSISTANCE
9.3. SPACESUIT
9.4. MICRO “g” AFFECT
9.5. OUTDOOR GAMES:
10. AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND ECOSYSTEM
10.1. FOOD PRODUCTION
10.2. TECHNIQUES
10.3. HARVEST
10.4. MANURE
10.5. WATER
10.6. LIVESTOCK
10.7. FISHERY
10.8. ECOSYSTEM
11. LIFE FACTORS
11.1. GADGETS AND APPS
11.2. ILLUMINATION
11.3. CLIMATE
11.4. PSYCOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
11.5. PARKS
11.6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF HARMONIANS
11.7. NOISE CONTROL
11.8. VIBRATION CONTROL
11.9. TOWN PLANNING
12. WATER MANAGEMENT
12.1. PURIFICATION
12.2. FILTRATION
12.3. WATER HARVESTING
13. GARBAGE MANAGEMENT
14. ATMOSPHERE
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15. RISK FACTORS
15.1. METEORITES HIT
15.2. FIRING
15.3. WATER MANAGEMENT
16. MINING
16.1. ASTERIOD MINING
16.2. LUNAR MINING
16.3. FUELS FOR NUCLEAR FUSION
17. TRANSPORTATION
17.1. INTRABLOCK TRANSPORTATION
17.2. INTERBLOCK TRANSPORTATION
17.3. INTERTORROUS TRANSPORTATION
18. COMMUNICATION AND RADIATION PRESSURE
18.1. INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
18.2. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
18.3. HARMONY POSITIONING SYSTEM(HPS)
19. INDUSTRIES
20. ECONOMICS
21. AUTOMATED REGULATOR (AR)
22. GOVERNMENT SYSTEM
23. BUSINESS
24. COST AND SCHEDULE
PHASE-II
25. SIGMOID CURVE
26. LIMITED LAND AND UNLIMITED POPULATION
27. INTEGRATING GRAVITY
PHASE-III
1. OPERATION
BIBILOGRAPHY
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ABBREVIATION
HMR = HARMONY MULTIFUNCTION ROBOT
HTR = HARMONY TRANSPORTATION ROBOT
HCR = HARMONY CONSTRUCTION ROBOT
HPR = HUMAN POPULATION ROCKET
LCH = LIGHT CONTROL HUB
EPCH = ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONTROL
ILH = INDUSTRIAL AND LABORATORIAL HUB
ACPC = ANTIMATTER COLLECTION AND PROCESSING
CENTER
NPPT = NUCLEAR PULSE PROPULSION THRUSTER
HET = HALL EFFECT THRUSTER
RT = ROTATIONAL THRUSTER
SAS = SPACE ADAPTATION SYNDROME
RA = ROUTINE APPLICATION
ACMC = AIR COMPOSITION MONITORING CENTER
HST = HARMONY SUPER TRAIN
HTCC = HARMONY TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLING
CENTER
SC = SMART CARS
HOF = HARMONY OPTICAL FIBRE
HI-MAX = HARMONY INTEROPERATABILITY FOR
MICROWAVE ACCESS
CCC = COMMUNICATION CONTROL CENTER
AR = AUTOMATED REGULATOR
HSRA = HOME SECURITY ROBOTIC ARMY
ASRA = AWAY SECURITY ROBOTIC ARMY
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At around 500 B.C., the great Greek Philosopher, mathematician and
physicist Pythagoras was pondering about the profound complications of
harmony. One day he happened to pass through a metal workshop where
people were working with a piece of metal upon an anvil. He noted that the
properties possessed by sound made by hefty hammers were altered from
those made by smaller ones and prudently studied the beats, harmonies and
discords from where he gained the paramount clue to the affiliation between
harmony and numbers. He then returned back to his home, worked tirelessly
on it , revealed the laws of harmony and united it with mathematics stating
the relation amongst tone of a plucked string and length in terms of numbers.
Thus, a bridge was preserved between music and science. Very inspired from
this discovery, Pythagoras made an attempt to unify all the theories of heaven
in terms of harmony with his “harmony of spheres” approach for the reason
that he knew the symmetry, beauty and well-being possessed by harmony.
He recognized that Harmony is an amusing amalgamation of elements
guiding always as a pre-requisite for good and well-being. Any object can
be demarcated beautiful only when its parts are in harmonious agreement.
The modern physicists are somehow, in some sense going back to
Pythagorean Philosophy with a new fundamental approach celebrated as
“String theory”. String theory is a mother of all theories gaining popularity
with a “Theory of everything” title. For now, it is the only potential device
to “read the mind of God”. String theory is a cosmic music. All those particles,
all those protons, electrons, neutrons, quarks, leptons and hadrons are nothing
but the different notes of vibration of these strings. String is extremely small,
at a size of Planck length, billion times smaller than any known sub-atomic
particles. Plucking the string, vibration would change and a sub-atomic
particle gets changed into another particle, As Micho Kaku says, “The
harmonics of the string are Laws of Physics”. Universe, thus, turns out to be
the huge sea of melody produced by strings. The beauty of string theory lies
in the fact that the theory can be linked to harmony and holds the finest
INTRODUCTION
WHY HARMONY?
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symmetry ever known to mankind known as “super symmetry”. We can
reproduce all Laws of Physics in footings of vibration of these strings.
HARMONY: A SPACE SETTLEMENT
Harmony turns out to be the title of our space settlement because of the
extensive philosophical, physical and natural significance possessed by the
word itself. Our entire space project is an engineering art work while
engineering enhances the beauty and symmetry of space settlement.
Significance of harmony in Physics is an inspiration for the members to tag
thespaceproject.Justasharmonyistheguidingprincipleofphysics,harmony
is the guiding principle of our space settlement too. Furthermore “harmony”
among the people is the ultimate key to preserve humanity. Our members
believe that “Harmony” space settlement will turn out to be the cornerstone
for eternal humanity.
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PRINCIPLES OF
1. Each and every individual has equal right to be
the member of Harmony because it sounds immoral
leaving someone when earth is getting destroyed
during Malthusian Catastrophic events.
2.Everyindividualmustpossessequalopportunities,
rights and responsibilities after they are in Harmony.
No discrimination is enjoyed.
3. Harmony Space Settlement will also research on
other possible alternatives for space colonization, and
on returning back the greenery of Earth.
HARMONY:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Harmony space settlement is a two-phase operation designed particularly
to preserve eternal humanity. Considering the very fact that home planet
is not free from cosmic danger and internal hazards, next step to deep space
becomes a promising solution. During a transition phase of human
population pattern from Log phase to Stationary phase in Sigmoid Curve
(a billion period of mass destruction), Harmony is operated.
OPERATION PHASE-I:
The principle issue raised by Harmony project is that Harmony space
settlement should be a next home for every human being because it sounds
too unnatural and immoral leaving someone when the earth is getting
destroyed. A modern economic revolution equating all communities will
be launched on earth. In order to bring global attention for this mega project,
8 construction sites will be located in different parts of the earth but the
launching site will be single.
The number 8 plays a significant role in Harmony. Firstly, the number 8
means “Law of Octaves” i.e. “Law of Harmony”. Secondly, the number 8
possesses a unique symmetry i.e. 4 on left and 4 on right. So, the number 8
has simply become a key to discover space and Harmony itself. Most of the
engineering allocation is based upon this number like there are 8 blocks in
single toroid named “Sa”, “Re”, “Ga”, “Ma”, “Pa”, “Da”, “Ni”, ”Saa”.
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Energy is harvested from usual solar energy and Fusion reactor.
However, our team members have proposed some technologies for
antimatter harvest from Mother Nature, instead of direct antimatter
energy production artificially.
Since, Harmony is a future project, the physics and technologies of
Harmony must, more or less, match with future technologies since it
affects the daily life of habitants significantly. So, the technology of
Harmony is defined as per the demand of Era.
OPERATION PHASE-II:
Everything has a limitation and Harmony can never be an exception.
With increase in population, a time will come when the carrying capacity
of Harmony will be exceeded and we may have to leave it like we left our
earth. Respecting this unavoidable situation, we have proposed a next
alternative in deep space with the same principles of Harmony. This
operation-phase is an application of the theory of general relativity in
space-time fabric for the generation of pseudo gravity. With the application
of dense positive and dense negative energy in space-time, a gravitational
well can be created and a settlement can be constructed. This operation is
just our hypothesis, and may not be completely scientifically accurate.
OPERATION PHASE-III:
Though the harmony space project may become a successful project
providing a huge space for colony, habitants will never decrease their
responsibility towards Mother Earth. A large number of programs for
enhancing the status of earth will be launched and will once again be made
liveable. Then, a referendum will be held on whether to return back to
earth or not. If the 60% habitants desire to return back, operation-phase-III
will become a phase to return back.
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OPERATION
PHASE I
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3. SIGMOID CURVE AND ZERO GROWTH PHASE
"Life on Earth is at the
ever-increasing risk of
beingwipedoutbyadisaster
such as sudden global
warming, nuclear war, a
genetically engineered virus
or other dangers ... I think
the human race has no future
if it doesn't go into space."
– Stephen W. Hawking
Even though the size of
our Earth appears enormous
when we gaze standing on
the edge of the ocean or top
of mountain, Earth may not
be our home forever. We
already have seven billion
populations and every 4.8
days we add more 1 million.
With this increasing
population, we are receiving
more threats. If we carefully
evaluate the pattern of
human population, then we
can see out that human
population is increasing
more rapidly than ever recorded in history. This directly raises the question,
“Are we reaching our Earth’s carrying capacity?”
It is actually quite difficult to find out the carrying capacity of Earth.
Many studies indicate that our carrying capacity is dependent on different
constraints such as the maximum population that can be supported by
available food, water, fuel, habitable land, and so on. Therefore, conclusions
obtained from different researches on carrying capacity of Earth vary as
per the constraint. Most of the researches indicate that our carrying capacity
is between 8 billion and 16 billion.
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SIGMOID CURVE AND ZERO GROWTH PHASE:
Human population growth follows S-shaped pattern called sigmoid
curve. With escalation in time, human population proliferates exponentially.
However due to the limited resources, nature takes a step to check population
as a result of which negative acceleration phase of human population
occurs. Finally stationary phase with equal birth rate and death rate occurs
when earth reaches its carrying capacity. Though this curve is based upon
Malthus theory which has suffered criticisms, it still has a lot of implications.
In an Essay on the Principle of Population, Malthus proposed the principle
that human populations grow exponentially while food production grows
at an arithmetic rate. Thus, while food output was likely to increase in a
series of twenty-five year intervals in the arithmetic progression, population
was capable of increasing in the geometric progression. If over-population
is unchecked, this unparalleled progression will give rise to a stage when
there will be no resources available for human population to thrive.
However, nature does not let this happen by checking over population with
what is known as Malthusian Catastrophic events.
In the paper “Existential Risk Prevention as Global Priority”, Bostrom
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discusses about existential risks, risks that threaten the entire future of
humanity. Here humanity means Earth originating “intelligent life” which
by means of technological maturity attempts to thrive in Earth.
(Source: Scope/intensity grid from Bostrom's paper "Existential Risk Prevention
as Global Priority)
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In this figure, X represents the category of existential risks that have been
crushing severity with pan-generational scope. These risks possess the
capacity to destroy entire human kind which un-fortunately is also one
form of catastrophic events. Two world wars, famine in British India, war
in Middle-East and South East Asia, 1931 China Floods, Black deaths in
Europe and so on represent some of the deadliest Malthusian Catastrophes
we have faced and signalize the possibility of existential risk that might
happen in Earth during Zero growth phase.
This table shows the probability of human extinction before 2100.
Risk Probability of human extinction
before 2100
Molecular nanotechnology
weapons
5%
Superintelligent AI 5%
Wars 4%
Engineered pandemic 2%
Nuclear war 1%
Nanotechnology accident 0.5%
Natural pandemic 0.05%
Nuclear terrorism 0.03%
Table source: Future of Humanity Institute, 2008.
SOLUTION BY HARMONY:
Several studies indicate that we may reach our carrying capacity by
2170s. Therefore, in order to prevent humanity from possible catastrophic
events that will happen during the zero growth phase, space colonization
becomes one promising solution. It will become better for us to leave
our Earth than try to prevent it from degrading because, at that stage, we
will be in the condition when we can’t save ourselves, and it is almost
impossible to think about Earth.
Harmony Space Settlement with the promise to give home to every
human will be activated by 2170. Harmony Space Settlement has
following motives:
1. Harmony Space Settlement will be launched in order to save
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humanity from Malthusian Catastrophic events, and will give a new home
for every human to thrive.
2. Harmony Space Settlement will be the home for every human
because it is too illogical to leave someone on earth when earth is getting
destroyed.
3. Harmony Space Settlement is the home of social equality with no
discrimination on any bases. Our only war will be against Malthusian
Catastrophic events. More discussions on generating social equality with
proposed economic revolutions are presented on economic section.
4. Scientists of Harmony Space Settlement will research on more
aspects of Space Colonization, and will also attempt to return back the
greenery of Earth.
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4. PLACEMENT OF SPACE
SETTLEMENT
4.1. ON GROUND PROCESS
4.2. ON TRAJECTORY PROCESS
4.S3. ON SPACE PROCESS
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4.1 ON GROUND PROCESS:
These all construction locations possess some common characteristics.
The climate of these areas is mild with very less rainfall and snowfall so
working hours gets extended. These areas are somehow farther from
residential cities. So, construction works doesn’t affect the residents. Water
and other mining resources are easily available in these areas.
4.1.1 CONSTRUCTION LOCATION:
Eight construction locations are fixed in eight different parts of the
world for bringing the global attention on this mega project. Firstly,
construction materials have to be managed before constructing the Harmony
Space Settlement. Each part for the project will be constructed on the Earth
and they will be transferred to space via cargo shuttles, which will be
assembled later on using Robots.
Harmony Space Settlement will take all the people from the earth, when
Earth is unfit for the settlement. Just as the earth is the common home,
Harmony should be the common home. Realizing this fact, 8 construction
locations are selected on the earth at least one on each continent along with
single launching Station.
S.N Latitudeandlongitude Continent Important feature of the
site
1 23o
13’N - 1160
15’E Asia Near to water
2 71o
31’ N - 121o
35’E Asia Availability of minerals
3 44o
01’N - 6o
25’E Europe Favourable Climate
4 27o
39’N - 81o
30’W America Availability of Water
5 22o
55’ S - 43o
11 W S. America Availability of minerals
6 30o
41’S - 22o
55 E Africa Availability of gold
7 28o
21’S - 137o
20 E Australia Far from residential areas
8 82o
59 ‘S - 34o
47 W Antarctica Favourable climate for
experiments
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These all construction locations possess some common characteristics.
The climate of these areas is mild with very less rainfall and snowfall so
working hours gets extended. These areas are somehow farther from
residential cities. So, construction works doesn’t affect the residents. Water
and other mining resources are easily available in these areas.
4.1.2 LAUNCHING SITE:
Since launching from different parts of world may bring trafficking in
space and is difficult to handle, only single launching site is fixed in earth
at the location 27o
39’N 81o
30’W.This location is near to water resources
and is far from residential region. This station communicates with
geostationary satellites, L2
satellites, and L4
satellites.
4.1.3 ROBOTS:
(1) HARMONY MULTIFUNCTION ROBOT (HMR)
HMR is the chief robot in
construction and loading purpose. It
has multifunctional uses. HMR can
fly, swim, move on ground, carry
loads, manipulate it, construct
accessories, and so on.
Features of HMR:
i. It has upper four limbs and
lower four limbs. Each limb has four
joints and four main fingers. Besides
four main fingers, there are other
several fingers that can work from
Nano level to macro level.
ii. To move on solid or ground, it
has six chain wheels, among which
two are fixed and rest are movable.
Movable chains are used for
climbing ladders.
iii. Chain wheels are provided with adhesive like which helps to stick
on walls.
iv. The main engines, CPU, motors etc are on front part of main body
above the wheel whereas back part is hollow for storing constructing
materials.
v. It is provided with thrusters for moving in space. Thrusters are placed
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between two wheel chains. While on ground, these thrusters hide inside
the main body.
vi. HMR acts as a submarine or ship when it has to work in deep water.
vii. Lower limbs are provided with electromagnets for carrying heavy
magnetic material.
viii. HMR is programmed to understand certain human language, read
letters and obey the order.
(2) HARMONY
TRANSPORTATION ROBOT
(HTR)
It has certain features of HMR
like: four arms similar to HMR,
electromagnetic fingers and hollow
main body. It is specially
programmed to carry construction
materials from cargo shuttles to
HCR. It is in large numbers
compared to HMR. HTR is a
supplementary of HCR and is
provided with thrusters for
locomotion.
(3) HARMONY
CONSTRUCTION ROBOT
(HCR)
HCR is supplementary to HTR.
It is a fixed robot and remains in
a fixed place during construction.
It is mainly specialized for
construction sequence and
possesses no role during
transportation. Its finger is highly
developed than HTR and can
perform work from Nano level to
macro level.
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4.2 ON TRAJECTRORY PROCESS:
4.2.1 CARGO SHUTTLE:
Cargo shuttles are used to
carry construction materials
from Earth and lunar surface to
construction point in space. It
has two main components:
Manned and Non-manned. 15
crew members work in manned
c o m p o n e n t s f o r
communication, repair and
emergency problem. This
component is pressurized and
provided with earthly
environment. Non-manned
components are specially used for carrying cargo loads and construction
materials. Cargo rocket is pyramidal in structure and is provided with
semicircular wings. Small thrusters are attached to these wings for changing
direction in space.
Changing direction:
Two main thrusters are attached in back position for speeding up in
forward direction, while there is only single thruster at front to decrease
the velocity. Cargo shuttles have docking facilities. Depending upon the
construction materials it carries, cargo shuttles are of two types:
(i) With circular inner structure for carrying parts of tori.
(ii) With square shaped inner structure for carrying square shaped
materials.
Eight hundred cargo shuttles facilitated with HMR works during
construction sequence of harmony.
4.2.2 HUMAN POPULATION SHUTTLE (HPS) :
HPS has a simple design like cargo shuttle, and is easier and simpler to
build. HPS is especially designed to provide safety protocols for taking
passengers from Earth to Harmony space settlement. It possess prism like
structure with semicircular wings provided with thruster for changing
direction. Propulsion system is provided with Ionic thruster which only
generates required impulse.
However, anionic system i.e. control, navigation and communication
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system is pretty different from cargo shuttles since it is sensible. The flight
control system is guarded by 30 crew members who will frequently make
a smooth communication with Harmony, Earth’s launching station and
other supporting satellites. HPS possess a life supporting systems. It does
not carry extra loads than necessary in order to reduce mass.
Each HPS will carry 1000 people. These HPS after successfully landing
people to Harmony will again return back to Earth, and again re-continue
its task.
POWER FOR SHUTTLES:
Both shuttles are powered with solar energy of 60% efficiency. They
possess a pair of antennas for turning solar panels perpendicular to sunlight.
GUIDANCE:
Usually, both shuttles are guarded efficiently by communication centre
from Earth and Lagrangian point. However, considering the risk, a red
laser light is continuously emitted from Earth’s launching site to Harmony
settlement point. In case of system failure, these shuttles can follow this
track and reach their destination. This red laser light will possess high
intensity and is visible from distant region too.
4.2.3 COMMUNICATION FROM GEOSTATIONARY AND L4
POINTS:
For the communication purpose during the construction of space
settlement, geostationary satellites are used which are kept at geostationary
orbit of the earth. Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) is a circular orbit
35,786 km above the equator and following the direction of Earth’s rotation.
An object in such orbit possesses an orbital period equal to the earth’s
rotational period.
COMMUNICATION:
The GEO satellite of Harmony is fuelled by solar panel and is designed
in such a way that it acts as the intermediate between the ground Earth
Station, lunar station and L4
points. These GEO satellite doesn’t need to
rotate antenna. There is some significant communication latency of around
253ms but is encountered well. These satellites communicate with Cargo
Shuttles and HPR efficiently.
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4.3 ON SPACE PROCESS
4.3.1 SELECTION OF LAGRANGE POINTS:
Lagrangian Point:
InSun-earthsystem,Lagrangian
points are the five positions in an
orbital configuration, where a
small object with negligible mass,
is theoretically affected only by
gravitationalforce,andisstationary
with relative to two bigger objects
(sun and earth). These points are
similar to geostationary orbits as
they allow an object to be in a
“fixed” position in space relative
to orbit where its relative position
changescontinuously.Considering
cost, risk and distance factors, instead of selecting settlement points in Outer
Space and other possibilities,
LagrangepointsturnsouttobethebestchoiceforHarmonySpacesettlement.
Among five Lagrangian points, L1
is the best choice. Here, we have discussed
mathematical derivation of Lagrangian point L1
.
Lagrangian point L1
: The internal Lagrangian point L1
, is the point between
center of Earth and center of Sun, as presented in figure where the gravitational
attractionexertedbytheSunandbyEarthonamaterialpointofnegligiblemass
ensures its dynamic equilibrium.
The point is permanently in the
samepositionrelativetotheEarth
and to the Sun, which means that
thepointisrotatingaroundtheSun
with the same angular velocity as
the Earth.
Where, Ms
is the mass of
earth, rES
is the distance
between the Earth and the
sun, and G is the Universal
gravitational constant.
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If x is the distance from the center of Earth to the internal Lagrangian point,
L1
, we can write the equilibrium equation for the material point at this
Lagrangian point, i.e.:
We can obtain the same result if we reconsider the dynamic equilibrium
of the body of mass m, located at point L1
, when the Earth and the Sun are
moving on circular, concentric orbits, around the mass center.
S.N Points Merits Demerits
1. L1
1. Very near to Earth compared to
L3
, L4
, and L5
points which makes
the project cost effective
2. Near to moon which makes it
easier to monitor and co-ordinate
communications among other
satellites nearby moon, easier for
lunar mining, and ideal for crisis
management in case emergency on
HSS
3. Easy access for Solar energy as
it is nearer to Sun, and is in constant
sun-light with no eclipses
1. Unstable unlike L4
and L5
points as a result of which
HSS will require more fuel
for stability in space.
2. Has more risk of proton
exposure from solar wind
we have,
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LAGRANGE POINT 1 AND STABILITY IN HARMONY:
Lagrange point 1 is near to Earth, Sun and moon with respect to other Lagrangian points.
This special position provides L1
point with more benefits than any other lagrangian points.
Unfortunately, L1
point, unlike L4
and L5
, is unstable and any object on it tends to shift its
position with time.
To solve this problem, Harmony has two translational thrusters attached at the two ends
ofprimeaxiswhichwillkeepitspositionstablebychangingitspositioninunstableL1
¬point.
Engineering design on thrusters is discussed on further chapters.
2. L2
1. Very near to Earth compared to
L3 , L4 , and L5 points which makes
the project cost effective
2. Near to moon and Mars which
makes it easier for lunar and
Martian mining
3. Has less risks of Proton and UV
exposure unlike other points
1. Is perpetually in the
shadow of the Earth which
makes it impossible to
harness required solar
energy
3. L3
1. Is in the other side of Earth which
provides more fantasy for space
colonization.
1. Very far from Earth which
makes it cost-ineffective
4. L4
and L5
1. Stable without any need for
station keeping
1. Far from moon which
makes it difficult for lunar
mining
2. As it is stable point,
asteroids and debris tends to
accumulate on it over time
which makes Harmony
vulnerable to accidents
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE:
The scientists explains that which exists; the engineers creates that
which never was” - Theodore Van Karman
A point of construction will be located on L2
point before the construction
starts. The place will be well equipped with sophisticated automated robots,
rockets and other communication as well as transportation system. The
construction of Harmony Space Settlement will be carried out with the
construction of fundamental skeletal design- The grand design of Harmony.
Three tori composed of rings having radius 8 kilometers shall be made
and assembled one over another. Then the structure would be welded to
obtain desired one. After the construction of the toroid is completed, the
interior construction shall be initiated. All these steps shall take different
time periods. These steps are mentioned below:
1. Prime axis:
The whole prime axis is divided into 32 parts
and 3 spheres. Each 8 part is combined to form
4 cylindrical structures, with 3 gaps in between
them. This step also includes the insertion of 3
(major section) spheres on this gap.
2. Connecting Ingots:
This step starts the completion of welding of joints
in step 1. This step includes connection of the spokes
to the 3 spheres of prime axis.
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3) Stage I: Torus Connection: In
this step, the part of torus made
from rings is connected to the ingots
alternately. Four such parts is
connected to each sphere part, and
all together 12 parts are added to
form 8 small rings of sphere.
4) Stage II , Torus
Connection:
This stage is the final stage
of step 3. In this step the
remaining 4 parts of the
torus is connected to the
gap left in step 3.
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MERGING OF AGRICULTURAL PLATES
(MARGINAL SHAFT) :
This sequence consists of connecting three tori with agricultural plates.
In this sequence 8 lateral axle are fitted in between two torus; 4 between
each of the two consecutive torus, where agricultural tasks are conducted.
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5) INTEGRATING SOLAR PANELS, THRUSTERS AND OTHERS:
This is the last step in which two thrusters are fitted to both ends of
prime axis. Mirrors are adjusted and two solar panels (movable) are fitted
on the two opposite sides of Beta Torus and the whole torus is covered by
standard layers (and solar panels which are fitted on the surface of torus
facing toward the central hub). The total external sequence is completed
in the course of 72years. After this, the internal construction which includes
management of transportation, communication, and other activities are
conducted.
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5. ARTIFICIAL GRAVITY:
It is almost impossible to imagine a colony without gravity. Artificial
gravity hits our mind at first when we think about a space settlement project.
5.1 PRINCIPLE OF EQUIVALENCE :
It is not always true that gravitational force is created by a massive object
such as earth, and a feeling of gravitational force is experienced on earth
only. Principle of Equivalence state that gravitational force as experienced
locally while standing on a massive object is actually the same as
pseudo-force experienced by an observer in a non-inertial frame of
reference.
Let, x1
and x be frame of reference as measured by moving object and
stationary object respectively.
Suppose a man is standing inside a moving object with acceleration
equal to acceleration due to gravity. Then, he drops al ball.
We know from Galilean transformation.
Or, x1
= x – vt – (i)
Or, t1
= t – (ii)
In accelerated frame of reference new transformation becomes,
x1
= x - 1/2gt2
– (iii)
Since, x is standing still in stationary frame of reference x becomes
constant.
Taking derivative of Equation (iii) with respect to time, we get
Again, differentiating equation (iv) with respect to time.
Or, a1
= -g
Therefore, a1
= -g
This equation states that in this accelerated frame of reference, any object
– (iv)
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we drop will experience on acceleration opposite to acceleration due to
moving object. Here, the ball drops with the acceleration towards floor
equal to the acceleration due to gravity.
Thus, principle of Equivalence provides a path
for generating pseudo gravity in Harmony.
Out of various techniques used for generating
artificial gravity, rotation is one of the best.
Rotating the circular toroid of radius (R) with
velocity ‘v’ gives a centripetal acceleration.
Following principle of equivalence, an equivalent
pseudo-force is generated in opposite direction which can be used to
generate artificial gravity.
From Newton’s second law of motion
F=ma – (v)
Again,
Centripetal force is given as.
Where, m= mass of object
(t= time period of rotation)
From principle of Equivalence,
Fc
F = Fc
or, ma =
or, a =
v2
1or
or
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In order to generate acceleration due to gravity of 10m/s2
, time period
of rotation of Harmony will be 7.5 hours.
5.2 GRAVITON GENERATOR:
Graviton generator is a modern device, used in Harmony for generating
gravity whenever gravity deficiency occurs in hub. According to quantum
mechanics, gravitational force is mediated by a particle of spin 2 called
graviton which has no mass of its own. By the time 2170s Harmony team
members believe that there will be a complete understanding of physics
and gravitational force will be combined with other three forces like
Maxwell combined electricity with magnetism to form electromagnetism.
Just like electric force can be converted into magnetic force, other three
forces can also be converted into gravitational force. Based on this
theoretical background, graviton generator is designed to generate gravity
in Harmony. Graviton generator acts as a supplementary to rotational
gravity generator. Some of the experimental findings like superconductor
can generate artificial gravity are a clue for scientists working for graviton
generator in Harmony.
Each block of toroid is provided with two graviton generator. Whenever,
there occurs an imbalance in artificial gravity achieved by rotational
techniques, graviton generator comes in operation and generates required
gravity.
2
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6.GEOMETRY OF
HARMONY
6.1 STRUCTURE
6.2 DIMENSIONS
6.3 SYMMETRY
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6.1 STRUCTURE:
In geometry, torus is a surface of revolution generated by revolving a circle
in three-dimensional space about an axis coplanar with circle, (wikipedia).
Let, the R be distance from centre of toroid to centre of tube, r be radius
of tube, than we get an equation in Cartesian coordinates for a tori symmetric
about z- axis as.
Let A and B be angles where A, B € [0, 2π], than position in tori can be
defined parametrically.
as,
or, x(A,B) = (R+ r cos B) cos A
or, y(A,B) = r sinB
These parametric equations can be used in positioning system in Harmony.
Out of ring tori, horn tori and spindle tori, we select ring torus as
geometry of harmony tori because of following reasons:
(i) It provides a higher surface area for habitant. Furthermore, it has low
volume so atmosphere composition can be balanced easily.
(ii) The whole outside of tori ring can be used for habitants since they all
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Name of torus Major Radius Minor radius
α-torus 52km 8 km
Β- torus 60km 9 km
γ-torus 52km 8 km
C e n t r a l H u b
Components
Number Radius
Sphere 3 4 km
Cylinder 4 3 km
C) Agricultural Plates:
Total No: 8
Area of each plate: 1500 km2
Total agricultural area: 12000 km2
D) Spokes:
Component Spokes No. per block Radius Length
Major Supporting Spoke 1 3 km 60 km
Minor Supporting Spoke 2 2 km 60 km
Light Pipe 2 0.25 km 60 km
are at same distance from axis of rotation. As a result of which, they all
experience equal g.
(iii) Psychological feeling as if they are in earth can be more enjoyed than
other shapes.
6.2 DIMENSIONS:
A) Torrus:
Total no. of residential block = 24
Total surface area of residential base of each torus = 20000 km2
Area of residential base of each block = 200 km2
B) Central Hub:
Radius of central hub = 3 km
Height = 32 km
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Harmony
possesses unique
left right and top
bottom symmetry
except slight
fluctuation due to
positioning
of mini
thrusters on Beta
torus. 3 thrusters
opposite to solar
panel are omitted
since its operation
may harm the
solar panel.
SYMMETRY OF HARMONY:
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7DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
7.2 HULL COMPOSITION
7.3 RADIATION SHIELD
7.4 SPOKES
7.5 HABITAT TORROID
7.6 CENTRAL HUB
7.7 DOCKING
7.8 THRUSTERS
7.9 SOLAR PANEL
7.10 AGRICULTURAL PLATE
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HULL COMPOSITION AND RADIATION SHIELD
Wall of Harmony consists of Graphene 3 layers, carbon nanofibres
assorted with silica layer and additional supplementary constituents as a
strengthening medium.
Graphene first layer is a 7m thick layer facing towards space. A large
number of carbon nanotubes with diameter of about 2 cm are looped in
this layer. Carbon nanotubes in one hand act as a high resisting (heat
tension) material and in other hand create an electromagnetic field on
passing current which can be used for deflecting charged particles in space
by Lorentz force. Additionally, carbon nanotubes possess some
superconducting properties which greatly enhance the process. Next to
graphene first layer lies graphene second layer of thickness about 5m.
These two graphene layers are connected with a bridge of carbon nanotubes
with thickness 0.6m which being superconductor can be used for
communication purpose maximizing efficiency. Thus, this second carbon
nanotube layer helps in communication and strengthening the wall of hub.
The innermost layer consists of two insulating layers: first vacuum layer
and second silicon aerogel layer.
Vacuum layer is about 0.5cm thick with its covering made from M5 fiber
and super adobe. Silicon aerogel being an extremely excellent insulator,
constant temperature is maintained in habitat.
S.N STRENGTHING
MEDIUM
% FEATURES
1 Graphene 5% Strong and light, 100 times stronger
than steel firm.
2 M5fibre
(polyhydroquinone -
diimaidazopyridine
15% High strength synthetic fire
resistant organic fibre
3 Ultrahigh molecular
weight polyethylene
18% Resistant to corrosive chemicals,
very low coefficient of
friction,15times resistant to carbon
steels, self lubricating
GRAPHENE LAYERS:
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SHOCK ABSORBING TECHNIQUE
Whenever any foreign body hits the ship, most of shock will be absorbed
by graphene first layer. The first carbon nanotube layer, between the graphene
first layer and graphene second layer will absorb remaining shock intensity.
The resultant shock will
be correspondingly
absorbed by other layers.
Finally, all shock will be
absorbed and it will not be
perceived inside the hub.
The second carbon
nanotube layer helps in
internal communication
within torus too.
Other strengthening
m a t e r i a l s l i k e
polyethylene, silicon,
twaron, and iron are also
used. Overall thickness
becomesabout23m.Thesedifferentlayersareconnectedbystrongadhesives.
4 Aramid 20% Sensitive to UV radiations, low
flammability , nonconductive, high
young modulus , high tenacity, no
melting point , low flammability,
sensitive to acidity and basicity,
high young modulus, high tenasity
5 Titanium 6% Low density and high strength to
weight ratio, highly resistant to
corrosion even in aquaregia
6 Technora 4% High strength and chemical
resistant
7 Vectran 32% Thermal stability, high strength ,
high modulus, good chemical
stability, moisture resistance, stable
in hostile environment, can act as
water barrier, high resistance to UV
radiations
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7.2 RADIATION SHIELD
One of the dangerous challenges in Harmony is radiation shielding. Solar
windcontinuouslyemittedfromsuninadditiontolargenumberofhighenergy
particle coming from deep space carries alpha particles and protons which can
breakupDNAcausingcancer.So,Harmonyhastwomechanismsforradiation
shielding.
A. Active mechanism B. Passive mechanism
(A) Active mechanism:
To some extent, Harmony is protected from these violent radiations due to
influence of earth’s magnetic field. However, all harmful radiations are not
deflected. Instead of conventional copper coils used for deflecting cosmic
radiation and solar particles, nanotubes are weld. These nanotubes in some
senseactslikeasuperconductingmaterial.Asaresultofwhich,highefficiency
is ensured.
(B)Passive mechanism
Passive mechanism of Harmony is operated by M5 layer and Vectran layer
of Graphene 3 layers which is sensitive to UV radiations. This provides a
security against radiations.
7.3 INGOT:
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Ingots are the structural auxiliary units connecting prime axis and toroid.
Harmonyentailseightsupportingmajoringotsalongwithsupplementaryminor
ingots and light pipes. In total, there are twenty four major supporting ingots in
Harmony. Going in detail, each block out of eight in single toroid consists of 1
major and 2 minor supporting ingot, and 1 major and 2 minor light pipes.
POSITION OF SUPPORTING INGOTS:
Major supporting ingot is linked with center of block for extreme firmness.
Inordertoresisttensionprovidedbytherotationalthrusters,twominorsupporting
ingotsareconnectedoppositetothesethrusters.Precisely,theseminorsupporting
ingots are located at one third of length of total block.
POSITION OF LIGHT PIPES:
Light pipes are attached together with these supporting ingots i.e. major light
pipe connected with major supporting ingots and minor light pipe connected
together with minor supporting ingot.
OTHER FUNCTIONS OF EACH INGOT:
-Minorsupportingingotscorrespondinglyactlikeagoodslinefortransporting
rawmaterialsfromtoroidtoprimeaxisandprocessedmaterialsfromprimeaxis
to toroid.
-Majorsupportingingotisalsoenergytransmissioningot.Itaffordsadvanced
security for energy transmission System.
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7 .4 HABITAT TORROID:
7.5 PRIME AXIS:
Prime axis in Harmony is cylindrical in geometry along with three
spheres which acts as an axis for rotation and comprises of three major
components:
-Light Control Hub (LCH)
-Energy Production and Control Hub (EPCH)
-Industrial and Laboratorial Hub
(ILH)
LCH:
Light entered from upper and lower
region of hub with the assistance of
four reflecting mirrors enter inside
LCH which is carried from LCH to
main habitat module. The intensity
and amount of light is controlled with
the aid of shutter. For more description
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see Illumination Chapter.
EPCH:
EPCH is the power house of Harmony. Almost 40-60% of aggregate
energy is generated from EPCH. It comprises of major 9 compartments:
1. Antimatter Collection and Processing Center I (ACPCI)
2. Energy Transmission and Storage Center II (ETSCII)
3. Nuclear Plant III
4. Nuclear Plant IV
5. ETSC V
6. Nuclear Plant VI
7. Nuclear Plant VII
8. ETSC VIII
9. Antimatter Collection and
Processing Center II (ACPC II)
Energy generated from ACPC I and
NP III is transmitted to ETSC II. Within
ETSCII there are large number of super
capacitors and energy transmission grid.
ETSCII later on transmit energy to
α-toroid habitat module, industries
(central) and O g lab.
Similarly, energy from NP IV and NP VI is transferred to ETSC V which is
later on relocated to β-toroid habitat module, ILH and O g labs. While the rest
compartments supply energy to γ-toroid.
ILH:
ILHconsistsofdifferentOgindustries,labanddockingregions.Theprocessed
materials are transported from ILH to habitat regions of Harmony by elevator
and active transport system.
Thrusters and Docking
Twolargetranslationalthrustersarecoupledwiththebothendsofprimeaxis
designed for translational motion of ship. For more description see Thruster
section.
Each region beneath thrusters are facilitated with 8 docking sections where
cargo ships are docked collecting minerals, cargo loads from earth during
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construction , antimatter and other fuels.
Connection of Ingots:
Light pipes are allied up to LCH only. A shutter is present at the opening of
Lightpipeformaintainingtheday-nightcycleinhabitatmoduleandLCRatthe
end regulating the intensity level.
MajorsupportingingotisconnecteduptoEPCHandislinkedwithtransmission
gridenablingtransmissionofenergyfromETSCtomajorsupportingingotsand
achieve maximum fortification.
Minor supporting ingots are connected up to ILH as they need to transport
scientists and laborers and other processed materials up to ILH.
7.6 DOCKING:
There are two docking
region in Harmony located
beneath thruster for cargo
loads after Harmony is in
operation.Β-toroidalsohas
one docking region for
manned space shuttle.
Harmony docking is
androgynous and possesses
both docking and berthing
system. This docking
system is made compatible
with every space shuttle.
CargoDockingSections:
There are two docking sections located at upper and lower end of prime axis.
Each docking section consists of eight docking ports. These ports are used for
importing goods, minerals and fuels from deep space. During the initial phase
ofHarmony,humanpopulationisalsobroughtintohabitatmodulethroughthese
docking sections.
Β-docking Sections:
This is an emergency docking section. Ships requiring emergency assistance
repair and help can land here. These ships get repaired in no time. Usually,
mannedspace.Thisisanemergencydockingsection.Shipsrequiringemergency
(Source: www.geeky-gadgets.com)
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assistance repair and help can land here. These ships get repaired in no time.
Usually, manned space shuttle is landed here.
Altogether, B- docking sections can handle twenty vehicles.
(Source: www.americaspace.com)
7.7 THRUSTERS:
There are two thrusters attached on upper and lower ends of prime axis
which assists in relocation of entire settlement and a number of mini
thrusters attached tangentially on peripheral surface of toroid and
perpendicularly on secondary supporting ingots for providing rotational
effect on toroid.
Harmony thruster is a fusion of single nuclear pulse propulsion thrusters
and two ion thrusters which provides constancy, firmness and maximum
efficiency to payload.
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NUCLEAR PULSE PROPULSION THRUSTER (NPPT)
An account of nuclear power in thrusters is a satisfying choice because
of its vast energy density gain with compared to conventional chemical
energy fuelling system. Hydrogen and oxygen on combustion yields 135
MJ/kg only whereas nuclear fission of U-235 crops 8×107
MJ/kg.
NPPT uses a spacecraft propulsion thruster generating huge thrust. The
concept is to multiply a shock wave against a large pusher plate attached
to Harmony with primary and secondary shock absorber with a small
directional nuclear explosion. Polyethylene is used as a propellant material
since it couples well with the energy created from the nuclear explosions
absorbing neutrons. Furthermore aforementioned polyethylene ruptures
into carbon and hydrogen which have low molecular weight thus gaining
high speed while exhaust. These whole mechanisms produce high exhaust
velocity giving high thrust. These effective specific impulses could be so
high ranging from 10,000 to 1 million seconds. This immense thrust could
be dangerous for colony. So, secondary and primary shockwave absorber
scheme is fitted which accumulate impulse energy and deliver gradually.
NPPT is unique from other in a sense that:
1) The energy from nuclear explosion is directly delivered to propellant
without transforming into electricity.
2) Propellant itself is solid and doesn’t necessitate tankage mass.
3) Propellant is continuously stepped up to high exhaust velocity by
prompt heating.
4) NPPT confines thermal heat load spaceship destruction and radiation
effect due to slightest interaction with Harmony.
IONIC THRUSTER:
There are two Ionic thrusters attached to NPPT at 450 which provide
stability to Harmony Thruster system. In this electric propulsion technique
thrust is generated by accelerating ions.
Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) is used in Harmony thrusters considering
its wide range of advantages. Here, ions are accelerated between negatively
charged plasma (cathode) and anode. Xenon gas which is used as a
propellant is imported close to anode and gets ionized which later on is
accelerated towards cathode. Finally, they leave the thrusters with high
exhaust velocity.
Since, Rocket equation stating says change in linear][
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momentum of payload is directly proportional to exhaust velocity, Ionic
thrusters generates high specific impulses.
STABILITY OF HARMONY THRUSTER
Harmony thruster’s scores high stability due to the appropriate
combination of HET and NPPT. NPPT on operation generates high impulse
energy while two HET on operation provides a stable path for Harmony’s
motion. Direction of settlement can be shifted by proper synchronization
of NPPT and HET operation. Translational thrusters are made dynamic to
achieve required transitional motion however rotational thruster is static.
THRUSTER SECTION
TRANSLATIONAL THRUSTER:
Two thrusters used for translation motion shall be attached with the two
ends of prime axis. NPPT has a larger radius than that of HET. The radius
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of NPPT is 2 km whereas radius of HET is 300 meters.
ROTATIONAL THRUSTER (RT):
16 thrusters with NPPT radius 600m and HET radius 90m are connected
on exterior surface of each toroid. Each block of a toroid contains two RT.
These two thrusters are located at a point of one third of total length of
block providing stability. Two mini thrusters are connected with minor
supporting ingots which assist in rotation of toroid.
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8. ENERGY
8.1 TOKAMAK FUSION REACTOR
8.2 SOLAR ENERGY
8.3 ANTIMATTER ENERGY
8.4 POWER DISTRIBUTATION
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8.1 TOKAMAK FUSION REACTOR:
Tokamak is a meticulous and
precisethermonuclearfusiondevice
usingamagneticfieldforconfining
the plasma in shape of torus. Stable
plasma equilibrium depends upon
the magnetic field lines in a helical
shapeloopedroundthetoruswhich
is achieved by a summation of
toroidal and poloidal field.
Electromagneticfieldspirallingroundthetorusgeneratestoroidalfieldwhereas
inducedelectriccurrentflowinginsideplasmageneratespoloidalelectriccurrent.
Extremely high temperature is maintained for initiating nuclear fusion reaction
by this reactor.
Why Tokamak than other nuclear fusion reactor?
For now, Tokamak reactor is the most researched candidate for controlled
fusionreactionanditrepresentanenormousnewsourceofenergy.Furthermore
the toroidal designation of Tokamak fusion reactor matches with geometry of
toroidal space allocated for Harmony nuclear energy source.
Mechanism:
For two nuclei to overcome the fission, they must overcome the electric
repulsion of positive charges within the range of 2×10-15
m. For two protons of
this range of nuclear forces, the total initial kinetic energy that the fusion nuclei
must have is about 1.2×10-13
J. This high energy is achieved only at the extreme
temperature.
From kinetic theory of gases, the average translational kinetic energy of a
molecule at T is,
E=3/2 KT ; where, K is Boltzman’s constant
In Tokamak fusion reactor, Plasma is heated to this mentioned temperature
byanelectricaldischargeinsideasuitablemagneticfield.Theplasmaisinserted
inside a Toroidal vacuum which is later on heated by driving a current. In order
( Figure Courtesy: gravitywrapdrive.com)
k
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to keep it away from machine walls this hot plasma is maintained inside a
magnetic field by two sets of Toroidal and Poloidal field coils. For generating
thishugemagneticfieldandplasmacurrents,largepowersuppliesareused.The
plasma current is generated by mutual induction; central magnetic coil and
plasmaactingasaprimaryandsecondarywindingoftransformercorrespondingly.
HEATING TECHNOLOGY
1. Ohmic Heating:
Studies reveal that Tokamak fusion reactor achieves 20-30 million degrees
Celsius by Ohmic heating.
2. Neutral- Beam injection:
Introducing high energy atoms into this heated plasma upsurge the
temperature of plasma. As these atoms permit they get ionized and is stucked
by magnetic field. These high energy ions via repeated collision increase the
temperature.
3. Magnetic compression:
From the laws of thermodynamics, on compressing the volume of plasma
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rapidly, the temperature of the plasma gets increased. Here the compression
is achieved by shifting plasma in the direction of high magnetic field. This
further helps in attaining required fusion density.
Radiofrequency Heating:
High frequency electromagnetic wave if have precise frequency and
polarization with plasma current, resonance energy get transmitted to plasma
whichinturnescalatesplasmaenergyandthusintensifiestheplasmatemperature.
Gyroton or klystrons, ECRH are used for generating electromagnetic wave.
Tokamak cooling:
LargeamountofhighenergyneutronsareproducedinsidetheTokamakfusion
reactor by nuclear fusion. Since these neutrons are electrically neutral, they get
trappedinsidethemachinewallofTokamak.Thususableenergyisaccomplished
from these unencumbered neutrons. Ceramic plates are used on inside wall to
shield the excessive heating. Liquid hydrogen and liquid Helium are used as
refrigerant.
8.2 SOLAR ENERGY
Solarenergyisoneofthefewperpetualenergysourcesavailableinthespace.
So the use of solar energy is compulsory for Harmony Space Settlement. The
intensity of the sun’s electromagnetic wave in space is 1.4 ×103
W/ms2
.
Consideringthefactthattheefficientenergylostduetoatmosphericairisabsent
in space.
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We know that,
P = I A
For a meter square area,
Or, P = (1.4×103
W/ m2
) × (1m2
)
P = (1.4×103
W)
The absorbed power is not all transformed to electrical energy instead
the power absorbed is influenced by the efficiency factor of solar panels.
Therefore,
Useful power absorbed= Efficiency×Intensity×Area
Theoretical derivation on Thermophotovoltaic cells shows that efficiency
rating of these solar cells to be more than 60%. So we members decided
to use TPVC as a solar energy cells in Harmony.
8.3 ANTIMATTER ENERGY PRODUCTION:
The latest exploration has specified the prospectus that the antimatter
could be the effective and operative source of energy in very close future.
Pair annihilation of matter and antimatter can yield energy 1000 times
efficiently than nuclear reactors as 100% mass is converted into energy.
The use of this energy in Harmony can be done in Thruster for propelling
the harmony, for electric power generation, as fuel in spaceship and rocket
for external transportation and possibly in internal transportation too.
SOURCES OF ANTIMATTER:
Artificially, antimatter can be produced in very small quantities which
is insufficient for the practical use. However antimatter exists naturally at
Van Allen Radiation belt, radiation belt of other planets, deep space and
so on. So, the extraction of this naturally occurring antimatter could fuel
Harmony for reasonable period of time. Some of the harvesting techniques
include:
1) Net Harvestor:
Net harvestor works like fishing net. It consists of concentric spheres
made up of lattice wire network. These spheres would be positively
charged. Any protons present around the Net Harvestor will be repelled
and antiproton will be attracted to the sphere. When the antiproton enters
the first sphere, it will gradually decelerate and speed halts on reaching
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the central sphere. These antiprotons will be stored in magnetic bottle kept
at the centre of the sphere. This antiproton can be combined with the
positron to form anti hydrogen which can be used as fuel for operating
Antimatter reactors.
2) Magnetic Shuttles:
Magnetic shuttles are the antimatter energy assortment shuttles activated
in Harmony for collecting naturally generated antimatter in space. The
design of these shuttles is similar to the cargo shuttles nevertheless it
possesses a unique function of generating circular magnetic field while
getting link with next similar magnetic shuttles.
The first operation is to build a huge magnetic field producer in space
and generate magnetic field. This process shifts the track of particle and
antiparticle in opposite direction. Scientists of Harmony are interested in
antiparticle. As soon as the magnetic field is operated, 6 magnetic shuttles
are launched into space. These shuttles generate a magnetic field which
acts like a magnetic bottle and store antiparticle. These antiparticles are
stable in a sense that within magnetic bottle, particles are absent thus
spontaneous energy generation is not possible. This process stores the huge
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used in Harmony
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amount of antiparticle. When these magnetic shuttles are brought together,
the magnetic bottle gets compressed which further confines the antiparticle
to a smaller region. With the help of HMR, these antiparticles are collected,
brought back to ACPC for research and energy generation for Harmony.
8.4 Energy Storage Grid
The energy produced from nuclear plant is collected in the energy storage
grid which consists of transformer for regulating voltage. The required
amount of energy is transported to habitat colony and industry. Moreover,
large number of super capacitor placed in series stores the surplus energy
and releases whenever needed.
Energy Distribution
Total area of solar panel in Harmony is 17,280 km2
, but in course of
rotation, only 52% of solar panel is exposed to the sunlight. Considering
60% efficient solar panel, the total useful solar energy generated is around
7.3×106
MW. This energy is 60% of the total energy produced. The rest
energy is obtained from Tokamak fusion reactor and equals 4.8×106
MW.
However, only 80% of the energy produced is distributed to the habitat
and rest 20% energy is stored in the super capacitor for the jeopardy
condition. Energy produced from antimatter is not included in this scheme
since research in perfect Antimatter Energy Production is still under
operation in Harmony during construction phase.
SN Sectors Percentage Energy (MW)
1 Industry 22% 5.324×105
a)Agriculture 6% 1.452×105
b)Mining 1% 2.42×104
c)Manufacturing 11% 2.66×105
d)Construction 4% 9.68×104
2 Transportation 24% 5.80×105
a)Personal 10% 2.42×105
b)Commercial 14% 3.38×105
3 Residential 7% 1.69×105
a)Heating 1% 2.42×104
b) Lighting 2% 4.84×104
ENERGY DISTRIBUTION PATTERN INCLUDES:
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c) Appliances 4% 9.68×104
4 Commercial 9% 2.718×105
a)Lighting 2.5% 6.04×104
b) Heating 1.5% 3.63×104
c)Appliance 5% 1.21×105
5 Thruster 5% 1.21×105
6 S a t e l l i t e A n d
Communication
16% 3.872×105
7 Radiation Shield 7% 1.694×105
8 Energy Loss in
Transmission
8% 1.936×105
9 Others 2% 4.84×104
Total 100% 2.42×106
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9. INDIVIDUAL FACTOR
9.1 HEALTH AND MEDICINAL SERVICES
9.2 HANDICAP ASSISTANCE
9.3 SPACESUIT
9.4 MICRO GRAVITY EFFECTS
9.5 3D OUTDOOR GAMES:
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9.1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES:
Except the micro-g effect, people in Harmony may suffer from normal
health problems. Normal health problem includes those which have already
been studied on the earth like communicable and non communicable
diseases.
Health management in harmony includes the management for:
• Hospitals
• Doctors
• Diseases
• Medicines
• Personal health analysis ( self)
• Epidemics
The hospitals, their branches, sub-branches and pathological labs will
include specialized branches for:
• Hospital for general disease and General medicine
• Cardiovascular
• Radiology
• Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
• Eye
• Oncology
(Source:
www.designcurial.com)
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Because our space settlement is targeted for the future, new technological
developments in the field of medicine will also be developed. So some
currently developing technologies will be upgraded and used in Harmony.
Each member of Harmony will be implanted with small nano-robots
that flow in the blood stream without causing any external and internal
damages to the body. Everyday these nanobots will perform a full body
check to monitor the heart rate, pressure, sugar levels, and all the hormonal
activities of the body. Any imbalance would be quickly reported to the
resident via A-Check (Illustrated later) as well as the doctor in the hospital.
These nanobots would also see through the damaged cells and stop mutation
so as to prevent cancer.
Through the reports, the doctor will prescribe medicines to the resident
upon further examination and observation. Any surgery to be performed
will be conducted through tissue culture through the hands of trained
surgeons. Medicines and vaccines would be produced through
bio-technological processes
Everyone will be routinely taught about techniques of first aid so that
we are prepared for emergency situations.
When a new disease sprouts, the doctors and physicians would
immediately address the disease, study them and prepare the necessary
vaccines and anti-biotics.
New technologically advanced methods of medicine and surgery would
equip the hospitals. The patients would have to face less pain, less hospital
stay and with a fast recovery. Gene Therapy would ease the body to fight
against diseases as the genes would be re-engineered and introduced in
the body to fight against diseases.
• New devices such as iknife, developed by Zoltan Takats of Imperial
College, London would be used in surgery. The iknife uses electric current
to heat up tissues and make insicions, without losing too much blood and
can identify whether the tissue is malignant or not.
• Safe organ transplant will be carried out using stem cells from the
body of the patients themselves.
• Nano-bots in the body would be responsible to regulate the production
of anti-oxidants so as to prevent ageing and increase the life expectancy
of Harmonians.
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S.N. NAME OF PLANT USES
1 Crocosmia aurea As remedy of dysentery
2 Root of Dahlias Used in insulin production
3 Cinchona, Morphine Used in Quinine production
4 Poppy Used in Codeine production
5 Alfalfa(Medicago sativa) Leaves are used to lower the cholesterol as
well as for kidney and urinary tract.
6 Aluevera Leaves Used in heal burns , wounds and skin
ailments
7 Arnica Montana Used in the anti-inflammatory
8 Bilberry(Vaccinium
myrtillus)
Used in the treatment of diarrhea , scurvy
9 Bitter Gourd(Momordica
charantia)
Used as an agent to reduce blood glucose
level
10 Dandelion(Taraxacum
officinale)
Used to treat liver , kidney , and spleen
diseases and problems
11 Tanacetum parthenium Used to treat fever, headaches, stomach
aches, toothaches and insect bites.
12 Garlic (Allium sativum) Used as an antibiotic and for treating
cardiovascular diseases
13 Ginger(Zingiber officinate) Used to relieve nausea
14 Crateagus monogyna &
Crataegus laevigata
Used for heart diseases and for digestive
& kidney problems
15 Neem(Azadirachtta indica) Used to treat worms , malaria , rheumatism
and skin infection
16 Algae Used to make biodiesel , bioethanol
Can be grown to produce hydrogen
Can be used to produce biomass
Used as food supplement
Used in wastewater treatment facilities
Used to capture fertilizers in runoff from
farms
Chondrus crispus is used as ‘carrageen’ i.e.
an excellent stabilizers in milk products
MEDICINAL PLANTS:
Some of the medicinal plants to be grown in Harmony are:
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9.2 HANDICAP ASSISTANCE:
For the assistance of the handicapped people, special type of limbs called
Bionic limbs used. They are controlled by the nervous system of the human
beings. The small connecting wires from the limbs is connected to the
brain in such a way that the motor impulse from the brain reaches the limbs,
and the sensory impulse from the limbs reach the brain (central nervous
system).
9.3 SPACE SUIT: Spacesuit is a garment worn to keep a human alive
in the harsh environment of outer space, vacuum and temperature extremes.
Scientists, laborers and other individuals working at non-pressurized region
should compulsorily wear this space suit.
Features of Harmony spacesuit:
1) Stable internal pressure:
This can be less than earth atmospheric pressure as there is no need for
the space suit to carry nitrogen, which comprises about 78% of earth’s
atmosphere. Lower pressure allows greater mobility but requires the suit
(Source:
endadget.com, Claudia
Mitchell has become the
fourth person and first
woman to get outfitted
with a bionic arm. She is
able to perform her
functions with only
thinking about them.)
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occupant to breathe pure oxygen for a time before going into this lower
pressure to avoid decompression sickness.
2) Mobility :
Movement is typically opposed by the pressure of suit; mobility is
achieved by careful join design. Theories of spacesuit design are:
P = Pressure on suit
W = Resultant work
Vi= initial volume
Vf= final volume
1) Other Features:
Space suit is continuously supplied with breathable oxygen with precise
elimination of carbon dioxide. These gases are exchanged with space craft
or portable life supporting systems .Unlike on earth where Heat is transferred
by convection to atmosphere; heat is lost only by thermal radiation or
[Photo credit: Russian space suit ]
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conduction to object with physical contact with exterior of suit. In shadows
and sunlight temperature varies much. Highly insulated and air temperature
is maintained to comfort levels. The spacesuit is facilitated with liquid
cooling and ventilation garment for temperature regulation. Harmony
spacesuit contains a communication system for communicating with AR,
Gyri and other individuals through electromagnetic wave propagation. It
has additional features of collecting and containing solid and liquid body
waste. Furthermore, it contains a shielding against UV Radiations, small
micrometeorites, particle radiation and so on.
Types of Harmony space suits:
1. Soft suits --- Made by fabrics ( labors)
2. Hard shell--- Made by metal ( Soldiers)
3. Hybrid----- made by fabric and metal (Labors at risk regions)
4. Skin tight suits---- Heavy elastic body (Scientists)
9.4 Micro g Effect
Human beings are obviously not meant for living in the space but due
to the great disaster which may arise on the earth we have to look upon the
second option to be alive or to be settled this will obviously be the space.
As we have artificially maintained gravity in the harmony, in case
the gravity lowers than that of earth various problems may occur in the
human health. Furthermore, these problems are always suffered by
scientists, labours and habitants working in 0 g central hub so these
problems need to be taken seriously.
Here is the list of the various human health problems:
1. Space Adaptation Syndrome:
In case the artificial gravity maintained in Harmony suffers fluctuation,
the first disorder habitants may suffer is SAS. Current research in deep
space flight shows that half of the space travelers during the micro gravity
exposure suffer from this problem. The symptoms of SAS includes: Nausea,
Vomiting, Lethargy, visual illusion and lack of stability. These effects are
produced as a result of adaptation in micro g effects. Since, vomiting in
Harmony is fatal, whenever Habitants suffer from this syndrome. They are
suggested to vomit in special space polythenes that collect the vomit matter.
2. Spaceflight Osteopenia:
SpaceflightOsteopeniaisthebonelosseffectduringartificialgravitational
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field exposure which may cause irreversible skeletal damage. The strain
energy per bone mass gets dense where body experiences more g, while
the density gets lower where body experiences low g. To counteract this
effect in Harmony, habitants are always encouraged to do exercise daily
and increase the amount of Calcium and Vitamin D in diet. In case the
effect turns out to be fatal, several drugs are prescribed and Hormone
therapy, selective estrogen receptor modulators, teriparatide is assigned.
3. Balance disorder:
Balance disorder in Habitants is a serious problem that they have to
counterpart while exposing to micro g. This disorder results body imbalance
and visual distractions. These problems can be solved by exercise.
9.5 3D OUTDOOR GAMES:
3D OUTDOOR GAME: HARMONY SUPERFOOTBALL
A game alike football will be played at prime axis where there is 0-gravity
in Harmony space settlement. It is an outdoor game played in 3 dimensions.
Playing field: Unlike traditional football which is played in a rectangular
ground, it will be played in cubic box in a 0 gravity condition. It will get
four goal posts on four corners of the cube. A stadium will be constructed
surrounding the play box where audiences will enjoy the match. The whole
cubical box will be constructed by a strong glass for the visibility of the
audience. The audiences can see inside the cubic box whereas the players
cannot see outside the glass.
(Figure:
Artistic
impression
showing the
s t a d i u m a n d
playbox)
Playing suits: Each player is provided with a special suit like a suit that
Iron man wears. It is a metallic suit with four thrusters two on each leg
(foot) and two on each hand (palm). Players can go up, down, right and
left with the help of the thrusters.
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(Figure: Iron Man flying with his hover, Harmony Outdoor game sports
man will have the similar hover in their feet with a smart playing suit
protecting from micro-g effects.)
Rules: There are 12 members in each team where 2 are goal keepers of
each team and rest 10 are players. Each team tries to make goal in the goal
post of the opponent team. A point is scored for a goal. The team making
the more score will win. There is a referee to check any foul in the game.
In this way, this game is played.
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10.AGRICULTURE,
LIVESTOCK AND
ECOSYSTEM
10.1 FOOD PRODUCTION
10.2 TECHNIQUES
10.3 HARVEST
10.4 MANURE
10.5 WATER
10.6 LIVESTOCK
10.7 FISHERY
10.8 ECOSYSTEM
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10.1 FOOD PRODUCTION:
Food is a basic element for survival which affords the energy to work
and conduct all the day to day actions. At Harmony, fresh and nutritious
food is produced and supplied to the residents. Both plants and livestock
are organized and cultivated in harmony, separately and scientifically.
On average, an adult requires 2500 kilo calories/day or 10500 kilo joules/
day. The rate of energy use is 121watts/second. The population of Harmony
is approximately 200,000,000. Thus on average day we require 5X1011
kilo calories/day. The daily diet will consist of bread, potatoes fruits,
vegetables, dairy products, oil, meat, milk, fish etc. The balanced diet will
contain 15% proteins, 25% lipids and 60% carbohydrates.
Smoking will be strictly prohibited and the use of drugs and intoxicants
is strictly prohibited; and will be dealt severely by the law of Harmony.
Food will be stored in the Controlling store of the torus. The products from
the agricultural plates will be stored in the controlling store of each torus.
The controlling store will distribute the food supplies to the central stores
in each compartment. This central store will distribute the supplies to
numerous branch stores in each compartment. The sub-stores will manage
the demands of the food requirement.
NUTRITION:
Nutrients are those chemicals required for the body for the day to day
activities. The nutrients are basically of 2 types:
• Macro nutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Water(6-8 ltr)
• Micro nutrients: Minerals like Ca, Cl, Mg, P, K, Na, Co, I; Vitamins
Macro nutrients are obtained from the food. Minerals are also obtained
from the nutritional food provided. Water soluble vitamins and minerals
are obtained from the drinking water supplied to the houses. Water and
water soluble vitamins are obtained (80%) form food, whereas other
nutrients and 20% water should be included in the diet.
Here at Harmony, the balanced diet will contain the nutrients in sufficient
quantity, so as to maintain proper balance of the body. Moreover, the water
treatment house will provide specialized water added with calculated
nutrients to all the people for drinking.
Food production and animal husbandry will be carried out in the
agricultural plate that joins the torus. In each of the 8 docks, there are 8
chambers with 3 sub-compartments each divided into two sections: the
right and the left section. The 3 sub compartments are production house,
harvest house and manure house. These sub compartments are routinely
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rotated. The manure house starts the manure production and prepares for
the next planting; the harvest house harvests the production; and the
production house has growing and developing plants.
The production in the left side of the plate will be distributed to the alpha
torus and gamma torus accordingly, and the production in the right side
will be supplied the beta torus. As the beta torus receives more food supply,
it would be responsible for storing and packaging the food, and distributing
it to the industries and stores.
10.2 TECHNIQUES:
Only high quality seeds produced by genetic engineering produced
within the Harmony will be used for cultivation. The quality seeds will be
fast growing, have high productivity, high nutrient content and will be
disease resistant. As people cannot survive only on capsules and packed
food, fresh produces of potatoes, peas, algae, mushrooms, green salads,
maize, wheat will be available to the residents in the Harmony Markets.
The livestock would also only be of selected breeds to improve the meat
production. Some of the medicinal plants to be grown at Harmony are:
The techniques for food production are:
10.2.1 HYDROPONICS:
Here in this technique, use of soil is completely absent. Plants are grown
in medium like gravel, clay, cotton and when they are up to a certain height;
they are introduced in glass jars or plastic tanks. Holes are cut in the tank
and the plants are placed there. The cut provides support and helps in
fixation. During different times of the day, water containing minerals is
sprayed in to the naked exposed roots. The water contains the macro
nutrients and micro nutrients like S, P, K, N, Ca, Mg, Na etc. in required
amount.
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10.2.2 AEROPONICS:
In this technique, very little soil is used. Plants are grown in the soil and
they are transplanted in specially built plastic jars or glass containers; after
reaching certain level of maturation. The soil is only used for supporting
the plant. The container has two layers, the first layer contains the soil;
and the second layer beneath contains water. In the second layer, water
with required nutrients is circulated daily.
These techniques are needed in Harmony as many plants can be grown
at a single time by layering them one above the other. Plants of different
varieties can be grown at a time. The temperature, humidity are maintained
inside the chambers where the plants are to be grown with the help of
specialised devices and scientific techniques.
10.3 HARVEST:
Harvesting is done by the people themselves. When the plants start to
blossom and fruit, they are handpicked and harvested by people, and is
sent to the respective torus immediately for supply and preservation. The
torus is responsible to decide the quantity of supply to be packaged and
delivered, depending upon the need.
10.4 MANURE:
The plant after harvest will be of no use. Some plants may bear fruits
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all year round. The plants that have finished their fruiting season are
collected and either sent as livestock food, or they are prepared as manure.
It is either vermin composted or bacterially decomposed depending upon
the type of plant and the duration given.
10.5 WATER:
Water for irrigation and spraying are obtained from the water management
facility. The water from house hold kitchens and bathrooms, after being
treated in the water purification facility, can be utilized for agriculture.
Also, the agriculture chambers will have a cooling system in the ceiling.
The water transpired by the plants will be re-collected and again used for
agriculture. This technique would be similar to rain water harvesting
technique; instead it will have a cooling mechanism.
10.6 LIVESTOCK:
Animal rearing is done in of the chambers of the dock that connects the
torus. Only genetically engineered and improved breeds of animals would
be raised in Harmony using biotechnology, gene therapy and selective
breeding.
10.6.1 CATTLE REARING:
Cattles like cows,
buffaloes, goat, sheep,
and pig are raised
together. Milk producing
animals like cows and
buffaloes are reared
mutually, and others are
reared separately. They
require optimum green
vegetation and water.
After harvesting the
plants, the remaining
green parts can be
selected and provided to
the animals. Also, special
chambers to grow nutritious pastures will also be allocated where grasses
for the cattle will be grown.
Milk producing animals like cows and buffaloes are reared separately
from other animal. They are nurtured daily for milk production. Only
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(Original Hand
Sketch showing internal
structure inside torroid)
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special breeds of cows are reared like New Jersey, Murrah, Holstein etc.
Murrah cows are the best varieties that grow up to the size, are highly
disease resistant and give 20-25 litres of the milk per day. Thus they should
be nurtured daily to obtain required milk.
Other animals like goat, sheep and pig are raised together. They are not
only provided with the nutritious pastures, but also with nutritious grains.
When they reach the matured size, they will be sent to the slaughter house.
10.6.2 POULTRY FARMING:
SpecialbreedsofchickenlikelayersandBroilerswillberaisedinHarmony.
Goose and chicken breeds like Plymouth Rock Chicken, Leghorn Chicken,
Cochin Chicken will be reared. Layers would give about 2-3 eggs per day
under incubation at temperature of 99-99.5 0F.
Thus, incubators will be provided for poultry farming where temperature
and heat is maintained to have maximum production of eggs. When layers
are matured and lose their egg production capacity, then they will be sent to
the slaughter house. Regularly, few eggs are left in the incubators to hatch
out into chickens. Broiler chickens and goose will be reared and sent to the
slaughter house after maturation. The poultry raised will be provided with
grains and proteins for their proper development. Regular checkups for the
outbreak of diseases like bird flu will be maintained.
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10.7 FISHERY:
Oneoftheagriculturalplatesintheconnectingspokeisusedforpisciculture.
Different species of fish like Trout, Carp, Salmon, and Catfish are reared in
Harmony to fulfill the protein diet requirement. The rearing of fish is done
in special metal alloy or glass tanks. The dimension of the tanks would be
normally 5m width, 2m breadth and 2m deep. It may also depend upon the
type of fish species.
The species of fish are to be separately reared as they all have different
nutritional need, maturation time. Some species of catfish do not need protein
in their diet whereas salmon requires protein in their diet. Thus, it would be
easier to raise the fishes in different cages, rather than having a common
cage.
The eggs are incubated after hatching and the small fishes are introduced
into the cages. The cages are well supplied with sunlight, maintained at an
optimum temperature, has well oxygenated water and has proper circulation
of water.
Aquatic plants such as spirogyra, spirulina, hydrilla are also grown to
provide the fishes with vegetative nutrition. Special fishes need foods
enriched with nutrients depending upon the species of fish. Salmon is
provided with protein in its diet, whereas Carp and Trout are provided with
higher vegetative nutrition.
Circulation of water is necessary so at to cease stagnant water. Stagnant
water favours the development of bacteria which causes diseases. Use of
propellers and motors help to circulate the water, and prevents from being
stagnant. When the fishes reach the optimum weight and size, the water is
aerated with carbon dioxide. This makes the fish unconscious and they rise
up. Their gills are then cut and harvesting is carried out. This is the most
humane way to harvest the fishes. Other methods include electrical harvest
and lowering temperature of water to a very low temperature.
After harvest is complete, the cages are disinfected and the water is sent
for treatment. Fresh water is kept in the tanks and the fishes are again
introduced. Before harvesting and during the breeding season, the female
fishes are checked for eggs. The eggs are collected and incubated for next
season.
10.8 ECOSYSTEM:
10.8.1 PRODUCER:
Producers are the group of organisms which use the abiotic factors like
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water,light,etctoproduceglucosethroughtheprocessofthephotosynthesis.
It includes cyanobacteria, phytoplanktons, algae, bryophytes and
pteridophytes.
Considering the factors such as space, availability of soil, water and
temperature; we generally prefer small, stress resistive and economically
productive plants.
10.8.2 CONSUMER:
Based on the size of consumer, they are categorized into two types:
Micro consumer and Macro consumer. Saprophytes or decomposers are
categorized under micro consumers, and large consumers such as secondary
and tertiary are categorized under macro consumer. We will take the macro
consumers for the purpose of the food (animal products) only. Only selected
breeds would be taken from Earth, and they would be inter-breeded and
genetically modified for increased productivity. Furthermore, new
organisms would be produced through cloning and genetic engineering.
10.8.3 DECOMPOSER
Decomposers or micro consumers are the most important biotic factors
in Harmony. Bacteria, fungi and some other saprophytic algae in Harmony
would be responsible for decomposition of the wastes, manure production
and cycling of the nutrients in the ecosystem.
10.8.4 MAN AS A MAJOR CONSUMER:
Transfer of the energy in Harmony is linear, non-cyclic, open and
unidirectional. The biological sequence of energy is through the Producers,
Consumers and Decomposers. The shorter the food chain, greater will be
the energy transfer. So, heavy consumers would not be introduced in
Harmony. Human beings would be the major consumer.
Maximum energy is lost during the transfer of energy from one tropic
level to another. According to Lindeman’s 10% energy rule (2nd law of
thermodynamics), during the transfer of energy from one tropic level to
another, only 10% energy is transferred and rest 90% is lost in the form of
metabolic energy or respiration. So if the food chain is short, final consumers
will get large amount of energy. Considering this fact, only human beings
are given the role of major consumers in Harmony.
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11.LIFE FACTOR
11.1 GADGETS AND APPS
11.2 ILLUMINATION
11.3 CLIMATE
11.4 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
11.5 PARKS
11.6 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF HARMONIANS
11.7 NOISE CONTROL
11.8 VIBRATION CONTROL
11.9 TOWN PLANNING
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11.1 GADGETS AND APPS
11.1.1 HARMONY TABLET:
Each and every individuals of Harmony will be provided with Harmony
tablet which acts as an Identity card of habitants. Size of Harmony tablet will
be 14 centimeters in height, 7 centimeters in breadth and 0.5 centimetres in
width. Monetary activities, criminal and health records will be regulated
through this tablet. One should show his Harmony tablet while entering any
government offices and other high risk regions. Minor criminal records,
violation of local law, minor accidents, and minor health hazards to major
activitieswillberecordedautomaticallyinHarmonytablet.Insinglesentence,
Harmony tablet is the bio data of Harmonians.
11.1.2 REALITY GLASS:
Reality glass formulates a Bluetooth connection with the phone and
presents it in a 3D appearance in front of our eyes. One can carry out video
calls, watch 3D movies and collect additional indispensable information
in front of the eyes.
We can capture, snap and share pictures, read text messages and respond
to them, and enjoy the digital 3D world in front of our eyes. This reality
glass is smart in a sense that it can identify the individual and give his bio
data by making a connection with his Harmony tablet. Additionally, it
also helps while communicating in foreign language by providing subtitles
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of the verbal communication
11.1.3 SMART EQUIPMENTS:
All equipment in Harmony are based on smart technology. Smart phones,
smart watch, smart fridges, smart televisions and many such smart
equipments rule the harmony technology. Smart television provides
traditional broadcast channels, social medias, catch up services, video on
demand, election, gaming, multimedia, electronic programme guides and
other facilities. Smart watch provides the information about the body
temperature and pressure. In addition to these, one can check the weather,
read messages, e-mail and enjoy a whole bunch of other facilities through
this smart watch. Almost every window pane of residential houses will
have smart glasses. These glasses repair themselves and clean by vibration
techniques. Habitants can give the order like “OPEN” or “CLOSE” to this
smart glass, and the action would be carried out accordingly. All these
smart equipments are connected with each other via Bluetooth or wireless,
and can be controlled through a harmony tablet possessed by each
Harmonian.
11.1.4 VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS
A-check
After installing A-check in smart phones, habitants can check their
health conditions on 25 different subjects. This software is bio-sense.
Residents should click the picture of their urine, stool, mucus, blood,
sperm, body fluids and other body parts to check the change in chemical
compositions and colour. Thus, different diseases can be identified through
the use of these reports and from the information provided by the nano-bots
in the human body.
R-app:
Routine application (R-app) when once installed in smart phones, stores
the time table and routine of habitants. User can mark the important tasks,
and smart phone will vibrate on the fixed time. This application will also
provide necessary tips according to the time table. For example: It calculates
the concentration of caffeine in the coffee and in the blood, and gives the
routine for drinking coffee.
11.1.5 QUANTUM COMPUTERS:
Today’s computers are based upon conventional silicon transistors.
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However, computers
functioning with the
assistance of quantum
mechanics like quantum
t u n n e l l i n g a n d
probabilistic mechanics
are superfast and
perform tasks with a
h i g h d e g r e e o f
efficiency. These types
of computers are kept in
government offices,
private banks, and other agencies. AR itself has 3000 quantum computers
to ensure efficient flow of information and monitor other devices in
Harmony.
11.1.6 3D PRINTITNG:
3D printing is one of the best technologies in harmony. Each family
keeps one 3D printer and prints the required materials whenever necessary
in 3D form, which the family can use for a number of purposes.
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11.2 ILLUMINATION:
Harmony creates an
illusion of the sun to the
Harmonians. Harmony
mirror (HM) placed
towards both the ends of
harmony reflects light to
Light Hub (LH). LH
contains multiple mirrors
arranged to transfer the
light to spokes. Light
control Room (LCR)at
the end of each light pipe
will filter the harmful
radiation.Sensorwillmeasureitsintensity.Iftheintensityoflightisinsufficient,
artificial light will be generated as like the normal sunlight in Earth. At the end
of days, the shutter will be closed to create artificial night. The solar panel on
the surface of shutter generates electric power during night time. Prisms setup
in LCR will diffract blue light on the upper surface of toroid to create sky like
illusion. With the change in the direction of sun, HM automatically changes
its direction.
DAY NIGHT CYCLE:
Day night cycle in Harmony is maintained by the shutter placed at each LH.
In harmony, there are 8 days in one week with 2 holidays at the interval of 4
days. Length of day night cycle is usual 24 hours. But the length of day is
kept to be 16 hours while the length of night is 8 hours. This day night cycle
increases the working hours of Harmonians.
11.3 CLIMATE:
Climate is an important factor to be managed in harmony. The climate in
the central hub, the torroid and the agriculture plate will be different. In the
central hub, there is zero gravity non pressurized regions and climate is not
necessarily an important matter to be managed there.
In case of torroid where people live, climate will be maintained properly.
Maintenance of climate as like of Earth won’t be fruitful or efficient in the
harmony. A constant temperature of 20-22 degree Celsius will be kept in the
torroid with the perfect ventilation system so that overall condition of the
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harmony’s atmosphere won’t be varied.
In case of agriculture plate a separate type of climate will be maintained.
Limitedorcontrolledwindwillbeblownsothatwindmayassistinpollination.
Temperaturein each agriculturalblock will be maintainedas per the condition
oftemperaturerequiredforplantgrowthbutthetemperaturedifferencebetween
agricultural plate and toroid will be less to maintain equilibrium. Water for
plants will be provided from water circulation center.
11.4 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
While shifting straightforwardly from earth to Harmony, people may be
awareofdifficultyinadjustmentasanupshotofwhichnumerouspsychological
difficultiesmaycropup.So,Harmonyprovidesapertinentenvironmentagainst
psychological tribulations.
11.4.1 PSYCHO DISTANCE:
While one position on the frontier of the marine, the upper limit of distance
up to which he can glimpse is 4 km. This distance we call as psycho distance
and is the distance from the edge of the residential vicinity to the boundary of
thecity.Thisspacehelpsinmaintainingtheillusioninharmonythatconurbation
is extremely hefty since they will by no means see the boundary of the city.
11.4.2 SKY:
In view of the fact that the habitants in earth habitually see the blue sky in
sunlighthoursandstarstwinklingathoursofdarkness,itisnaturalforhabitants
to anticipate such setting in Harmony. Considering this reality, Harmony
facilitatesanearthlikesky.TheskyofHarmonyconsistsofanumberofprisms
like stratum of air which gives out the blue light only. The sky is composed of
Metamaterialswithnegativerefractiveindexsuperlensformingnanoreflection
of the sky not perceptible to human eye. This provides an illusion that sky is
very towering and immense like in earth. During night the image of the space
is continuously screened in sky giving twinkling star appearances. This day
night sky of harmony more or less counterpart with the day night sky at earth.
11.4.3 SUN:
In order to provide the illusion as if there is sun during the day, end diameter
of the major light pipe is maintained in such a way that it seems as if there is
sunshininginthesky.Itcanbecalculatedbyequatingtheratioofastronomical
distance to diameter of the sun and ratio of height of sky to diameter of the end
pipe.
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11.5 PARKS:
PARKS:
In harmony, various types of parks will be made which will be important
from tourism as well as entertainment or recreation point of view.
1. Green parks: Green parks will be made in the toroids, in some places near
the rivers and lakes so that the beauty of park will grow. People can visit these
green parks during morning or evening walks.
2. Cultural Park: Cultural Parks will also be made in the toroid. Actually,
this type of park will be left under the control of inhabitants because they will
show their cultural identity such as dresses, dance, song, monuments, etc.
Besidesthese,variousculturalaspectsliketemples,church,mosque,Gumbas,
etc will be also included in the cultural park.
3. Theme park: It is an amusement park with a unifying setting or idea.
Large number of theme parks will be made or constructed in Harmony.
Amusement parks, water parks, roller coasters, etc will be constructed in
different blocks and toroid of Harmony which will amuse children, people
and visitors.
11.6 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF HARMONIANS:
Physical exercise is essential for every Harmonian in order to keep their
body active throughout the day, be healthy and digest the nutrients or diet
ingested. Physical exercise helps in proper functioning of every organ. In
Harmony separate exercise hall will be made to minutely check the health
of the habitants. In such halls, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, badminton,