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Michel Lamontagne: /* In-settlement transportation infrastructure */

2024-09-24T16:13:33Z

In-settlement transportation infrastructure

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	==In-settlement transportation infrastructure==		==In-settlement transportation infrastructure==
	As the Mars settlement ~~grow~~, it will ~~probably rapidly~~ grow beyond comfortable walking distances, and require an internal transportation network. Personal Rapid Transit is a possible solution to the question of transportation inside the Martian Settlement.		As the Mars settlement grows, it will eventually grow beyond comfortable walking distances and require an internal transportation network. Personal Rapid Transit is a possible solution to the question of transportation inside the Martian Settlement.

	==[[Roads]]==		==[[Roads]]==

Michel Lamontagne at 14:18, 13 November 2020

2020-11-13T14:18:33Z

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	[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]		[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]
	[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in settlement and out of the settlement. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.		[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in settlement and out of the settlement. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.

			Transportation is one of the aspects of [[mobility]] on Mars, that includes walking and self propelled vehicles.

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Michel Lamontagne: /* Atmospheric transportation */

2020-11-10T21:11:40Z

Atmospheric transportation

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	== Atmospheric transportation ==		==Atmospheric transportation==
	Rocket		Rocket

	[[Jet aircraft on Mars\|Jet aircraft]]		[[Jet aircraft on Mars\|Jet aircraft]]

			[[Helicopters]]
	[[Category:Surface Transportation‎]]		[[Category:Surface Transportation‎]]

Michel Lamontagne: /* Railway */

2020-11-10T21:09:56Z

Railway

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	An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.		An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.

	== In-settlement transportation infrastructure ==		==In-settlement transportation infrastructure==
	As the Mars settlement grow, it will probably rapidly grow beyond comfortable walking distances, and require an internal transportation network. Personal Rapid Transit is a possible solution to the question of transportation inside the Martian Settlement.		As the Mars settlement grow, it will probably rapidly grow beyond comfortable walking distances, and require an internal transportation network. Personal Rapid Transit is a possible solution to the question of transportation inside the Martian Settlement.

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	Tunnel		Tunnel

			== Atmospheric transportation ==
			Rocket

			[[Jet aircraft on Mars\|Jet aircraft]]
	[[Category:Surface Transportation‎]]		[[Category:Surface Transportation‎]]

Michel Lamontagne at 22:38, 20 September 2019

2019-09-20T22:38:15Z

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	[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]		[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]
	[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in ~~colony~~ and out of ~~colony~~. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.		[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in settlement and out of the settlement. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.

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	An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.		An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.

			== In-settlement transportation infrastructure ==
			As the Mars settlement grow, it will probably rapidly grow beyond comfortable walking distances, and require an internal transportation network. Personal Rapid Transit is a possible solution to the question of transportation inside the Martian Settlement.

	==[[Roads]]==		==[[Roads]]==

Michel Lamontagne: /* Vehicle parking and linking */

2019-08-02T15:57:50Z

Vehicle parking and linking

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	[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]		[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]
	[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in colony and out of colony. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.		[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in colony and out of colony. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.

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	===Vehicle parking and linking===		===Vehicle parking and linking===
	[[File:Small colony access way.jpg\|thumb\|A terminal for vehicle parking.\|alt=\|450x450px]]		[[File:Small colony access way.jpg\|thumb\|A terminal for vehicle parking.\|alt=\|450x450px]]
	[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|~~200x200px~~\|~~Port~~]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.		[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Rectangular docking port concept. The existing ports are relatively small and poorly adapted to gravity.\|alt=]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.
	Connecting two vehicles and providing an airtight seal may be a complex process. The internal pressure on the seal will be significant, and the connector may require some kind of semi autonomous latching system. Some form of electronic or mechanical interlock will be required to ensure that a vehicles does not leave until the inner hatch is closed.		Connecting two vehicles and providing an airtight seal may be a complex process. The internal pressure on the seal will be significant, and the connector may require some kind of semi autonomous latching system. Some form of electronic or mechanical interlock will be required to ensure that a vehicles does not leave until the inner hatch is closed.

Michel Lamontagne: /* Vehicle parking and linking */

2019-08-02T15:55:17Z

Vehicle parking and linking

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	[[File:Small colony access way.jpg\|thumb\|A terminal for vehicle parking.\|alt=\|450x450px]]		[[File:Small colony access way.jpg\|thumb\|A terminal for vehicle parking.\|alt=\|450x450px]]
	[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200x200px\|Port]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.		[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200x200px\|Port]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.
			Connecting two vehicles and providing an airtight seal may be a complex process. The internal pressure on the seal will be significant, and the connector may require some kind of semi autonomous latching system. Some form of electronic or mechanical interlock will be required to ensure that a vehicles does not leave until the inner hatch is closed.

	===Vehicle maintenance===		===Vehicle maintenance===
	[[File:Garage tile.JPG\|right\|40x40px\|alt=\|frameless\|link=Create a settlement]]		[[File:Garage tile.JPG\|right\|40x40px\|alt=\|frameless\|link=Create a settlement]]

Michel Lamontagne at 15:51, 2 August 2019

2019-08-02T15:51:59Z

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	[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200x200px\|Port]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.		[[File:Port.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200x200px\|Port]]The multiple access ports illustrated in the image would probably be needed only for a very large colony. Advances in self driving vehicles should allow for parking remotely and connecting only as required, so such a terminal could handle a very large amount of traffic. A rectangular large docking port might be a fairly early requirement. Existing docking ports are small and poorly adapted to operation in gravity conditions. Berthing ports are larger, but the complications of the berthing process may not be adequate for surface vehicle.
	===Vehicle maintenance===		===Vehicle maintenance===
	[[File:Garage tile.JPG\|~~left~~\|40x40px\|alt=\|frameless]]		[[File:Garage tile.JPG\|right\|40x40px\|alt=\|frameless\|link=Create a settlement]]
	Exterior vehicles will require [[maintenance]]. Martian dust is fine and may damage quickly rotating parts so maintenance is bound to be required. Radiant heat could be used in an early un-pressurized garage to keep elements in the vehicles above their freezing point. Parts, lubricants would probably come from Earth. [[Mining]] operations are very hard on equipment and regular maintenance is an important part of the operations.		Exterior vehicles will require [[maintenance]]. Martian dust is fine and may damage quickly rotating parts so maintenance is bound to be required. Radiant heat could be used in an early un-pressurized garage to keep elements in the vehicles above their freezing point. Parts, lubricants would probably come from Earth. [[Mining]] operations are very hard on equipment and regular maintenance is an important part of the operations.

Michel Lamontagne: /* Aerospace terminal-Spaceport */

2019-08-02T15:29:23Z

Aerospace terminal-Spaceport

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	Although the hot exhaust from the engines loses its power rapidly, rocks and pebbles thrown up by the launch might be dangerous for a very long distance. In particular, the low martian gravity lets ejected rocks move further than on Earth.		Although the hot exhaust from the engines loses its power rapidly, rocks and pebbles thrown up by the launch might be dangerous for a very long distance. In particular, the low martian gravity lets ejected rocks move further than on Earth.

	Precision landing may be more difficult than expected, so a well defined spaceport, as illustrated, may not be possible. Rapid re-fuelling would be required to allow for a quick turn-around and maximum use of the spaceport during the relatively short synodic conjunction.		Precision landing may be more difficult than expected, so a well defined spaceport, as illustrated, may not be possible. Rapid re-fuelling would be required to allow for a quick turn-around and maximum use of the spaceport during the relatively short synodic conjunction. Alternatively, the ships can stay on Mars for an entire synod, white their return propellant is being produced.

	An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.		An explosion on the launch pad is a possibility that needs to be addressed by moving the spaceport away from the settlement and separating the launch positions.

Michel Lamontagne at 15:27, 2 August 2019

2019-08-02T15:27:52Z

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	[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]		[[File:Spaceport tile.JPG\|frameless\|right\|60x60px\|link=Create a settlement]]
	[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in colony and out of colony. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.		[[Transportation]] infrastructure may be in colony and out of colony. The Spaceport is probably going to be an important [[Settlement facilities\|facility]], part of the Mars settlement folklore.
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	==Aerospace terminal-Spaceport==		==Aerospace terminal-Spaceport==