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Breathing Gas Processing: Overview

(Update 11.03.2023: structure renewed) This article is intended to define the concept for ensuring the appropriate habitat atmosphere to be used in the Calamar Park modules.

It is divided into the following sections:

Guide Value for Electricity Costs
Oxygen
Oxygen Demand of a Human Being
Oxygen Availability
Carbon Dioxide
Normoxic Gas Mixtures (Normox)
Air Supply from the Surface
Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing by Soda Lime
Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing by Monoethanolamine (MEA)
Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing by Sea Water
Photosynthesis
Water-Air Membrane
Oxygen by Electrolysis

Our extensive analysis and proposals are part of the design manual.

Worst Case Scenarios: Introduction

(Update 23.12.2022: renewed structure) This chapter is an introduction for the creation of various worst case scenarios, their prevention and handling.

The results of each scenario naturally link to two different applications:

structural measures of the habitat (to be considered during planning and construction of the habitat)
emergency procedures (to be considered before accommodation)

This chapter is an introduction and covers the following sections:

Coverage
Combinations of Multiple Emergencies
Deactivation of Overwrite Rule
Levels of Emergenvies
Structure of a Worst Case Scenario
List of Proposed Scenarios

Our extensive analysis and proposals are part of the design manual.

Bioversal Fire Extinguishers

The kind of fire extinguishers for an underwater habitat is an important issue. It should be effective, but must not contaminate the entire atmosphere. A considerable solution might be the Bioversal technology represented by Gröschl Brandschutz GmbH (former Bioversal Umwelttechnik und Handels GmbH) in Austria. Continue reading “Bioversal Fire Extinguishers”

BIOSMHARS

BIOSMHARS was a 2-year (2011-2013) research project co-funded by the European Commission under FP7. It was the first phase of a joint EU-Russia research effort to develop the scientific and technical tools for a comprehensive approach to the challenging issue of biocontamination inside manned spacecrafts. (project page; final report as pdf)

‘Project Undersea Station’ Introduction

(updated 30.08.2022; complete re-edit) CalamarPark (a branch of Cabrito Consulting) is located in Germany. It is an independent ‘Initiative for Studies on Aquanautic‘ founded in 2006. Our aim is to develop a new generation of modular, serial underwater habitats for human occupation with emphasis on the human factor and habitability. The main facility and its mobile module will be open to several purposes, such as underwater archaeology, specialized tourism, space training missions etc. Within this scope we are convinced that this is the best approach to attract attention for the marine habitat and increase interest to its environmental issues.

The proposed underwater habitat should serve inter-/multidisciplinary and international goals. Doubtless it will be of great benefit for any supporting company or regional administration. CalamarPark has extended experience in several corresponding sectors and established a large network of underwater specialists. Based on this network CalamarPark will act as an agency to bring together the best manufacturers for the different components of the habitat.

Continue reading “‘Project Undersea Station’ Introduction”

Leben und Arbeiten im Meer

(For English please scroll down) Zur Erinnerung: Ich hatte mich mit Dr. Jim Miller und Ian Koblick auf eine Übersetzung ihres Buches ‘Living and Working in the Sea’ (‘Leben und Arbeiten im Meer‘) ins Deutsche und insbesondere vom anglo-amerikanischen ins metrische Maßsystem geeinigt. Die Übersetzung und erste Durchsicht ist abgeschlossen und alle notwendigen Kontakte geknüpft. Der ursprüngliche Plan, die Veröffentlichung über Crowdfunding zu finanzieren, hat jedoch einen Dämpfer erhalten, weil alle Crowdfunding-Plattformen Projekte aus dem Land, in dem ich seit langer Zeit lebe, nicht akzeptiert. Ich brauche da also eine andere Lösung. Continue reading “Leben und Arbeiten im Meer”

Worst Case: Lightning

This chapter aims to find preventions and handling to reduce risks of a lightning strike.

It should be compatible with the Worst Case Scenario introduction and includes the following sections:

Coverage
Introduction
Critical Phase before and after a thunderstorm
Preventive Measures
Sources

Our extensive analysis and proposals are part of the design manual.

Images:

Lightning Image: Taken from Wikimedia; © Don Amaro from Madeira Islands, Portugal, upload by Herrick 17:17, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

Worst Case: Habitat Flooding

Underwater Habitat Flooding (Update 29.11.2020: added object securing)

This section is about the Worst Case Scenario ‘Habitat Flooding’, its prevention and handling.

It covers the following sections:

Coverage
Introduction
Hull Breach
Habitat Tilt
Safety Zone
Preventive Measures
Emergency Procedure

Our extensive analysis and proposals are part of the design manual.

Image by CalamarPark

Hypodynamia of the Eyes

This chapter describes an estimation of probable hypodynamia/atrophy of the eyes as a potential health risk during long-term durations in an undersea habitat. Continue reading “Hypodynamia of the Eyes”

HiCan Bed

I know, it’s a bit off the topic, but if we succeed one day to have a kingsize underwater habitat, I want one of these !!! Get all information on the HiCan project on hi-can.com