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Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1993 00:04:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Jon C. Slenk" 
To: +dist+/afs/andrew/usr/js9b/Public/camc.dl@andrew.cmu.edu
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References: <01GZI1A3NJGA8WWPP6@mr.alaska.edu>
Fred: is Not

stuff about biospheres
tangentially interesting
not much detail but i figured it would be something
people might be interesed in following up on for themselves.

-Jon.

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Date: 17 Jun 1993 22:14:02 -0800
From: FSRRC@acad3.alaska.edu
To: space-tech@cs.cmu.edu
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ISECCo Update:  President goes wandering
6/17/93
     ISECCo  President  Ray Collins (yours truly) is planning a  tour  of  the 
States (and parts of Canada).  The primary purpose of this trip is to meet and 
talk  to space enthusiasts, with an emphasis on CELSS (Closed Ecological  Life 
Support Systems).
     For those of you who aren't familiar with us and our project, ISECCo (the 
International  Space  Exploration  and Colonization Co.)  has  undertaken  the 
construction  of  a  CELSS,  which we call  Nauvik  (an  Eskimo  term  meaning 
nurturing  place) to help develop the technology needed for building CELSS  in 
space.   Though we expect down-to-eath applications (eg underwater  habitats), 
our emphasis will be for use in space.
     Our biosphere design is nearing completion and we want to be sure we have 
all the major elements planned for before we fix the structure design.  As our 
design  currently  stands  we have a 40' (12m) diameter  dome  which  will  be 
buried  completely  underground.   It will have an  airlock  attached  to  the 
outside and on the other end there will be an emergency escape hatch.   Inside 
there  will be 2.5 floors.  The bottom floor will be devoted to  crop  growth, 
aquaculture (fish) and any critters we choose to raise for meat, like chickens 
and rabbits.  In the center a column of large, doughnut-shaped tables will  be 
stacked vertically 4' apart all the way to the peak of the dome.  These tables 
will be used exclusively for short crops (eg carrots).
     The second floor will be primarily a living area.  This will not be  very 
large  for  the  inward curve of the dome is reaching in  toward  the  central 
column  of  tables.  The top floor will be smaller yet (not to  mention  quite 
low).   It  will be used to house our equipment such as  dehumidifiers,  water 
tanks and air conditioners.
     I  am eager to meet with anyone who is interested in  space  exploration.  
My  itinerary  has not  yet been set,  (it will be pretty much determined as I 
go  along) b ut I am going to pretty well  cover  the eastern  states.  I will 
also  be  venturing to such  places as  Houston,  Tucson and  Denver,  and may 
(time  permitting)  visit the  West coast.  But even  if  I don't get to visit 
with you in person I would very much like to  hear  from you, so  even  if you 
don't live near my travel route do send a note!   Since  I  shall  be spending 
ISECCo  money  on  this  trip  (though  I  would  like  to point  out that  it  
originated from my wallet!)  I shall  be traveling by bus and  if  you want me 
to visit a place to stay (floor space is fine!) would be appreciated.
     Unfortunately  I  can't give exact times because my  schedule  will  vary 
(depending on  meetings in each stop).  I will be  posting  updates  regularly 
though, so you can track my progress and if it looks like I will pass near you 
send me your phone # and I'll give you a call!
     Currently  my  plan is to depart Fairbanks June 25th, spend the  26th  in 
Anchorage and then head for Canada.  I expect to arrive in Edmonton around the 
first  of  July (plus or minus a couple of days).  From there  I  hesitate  to 
predict  arrival  times, so I'll wait on that until I'm under way.   (I'll  be 
checking in to this computer network about once or twice a week.)
     Those  of  you who want more general--or specific--information  about  us 
feel free to write.

My  e_mail  address  is  FSRRC@ACAD3.ALASKA.EDU or (on Compuserve) 74010,3722.
A regular postal  address is  below.  Please include a postal mailing  address 
for  all initial correspondence--we occasionally have letters  whose  computer 
return address fails for one reason or another.
 
                                       --Ray :: President, ISECCo

      :::The International Space Exploration and Colonization Company:::
               :::P.O. Box 60885::Fairbanks::Alaska::99706:::
                                907/457-2674
                        Researching  and  Developing
                    space oriented  technology  for  the 
                           betterment of mankind.
     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    {end}


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Jon Slenk          Carnegie Mellon    EVERYTHING is
angst+@cmu.edu     Pittsburgh PA      Disclaimed

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