Erik Engheim·Jul 10, 2018A Space colony as a KibbutzCan the unique experience of the Israeli Kibbutzim settlements offer us any insight into how a space colony could develop politically and…
Erik Engheim·Jan 2, 2022Which Planet or Moon Would You Colonize?A look at opportunities and challenges of colonizing different moons and planets in our solar system.A response icon2A response icon2
Erik Engheim·Aug 29, 2017Geometry for NavigationThe principles used in navigation both on sea, land and in outer space. We look at trilateration and triangulation.
Erik Engheim·Jun 27, 2018Metal Extraction From The Venus Planetary SurfaceThe geology of the Venus planetary surface and what it tells us about which metals can easily be extracted.
Erik Engheim·Jun 12, 2018Transport and Logistics on a Venus Cloud ColonyIf you have cities floating in the air, how does considerations with respect to transport and logistics change compared to the earth?
Erik Engheim·Jun 17, 2018Lifting Gases in a Venus Aerostat HabitatPreviously I went through how you could calculate the buoyancy or lift of an airship. Here we’ll have a short look at using different lift…
Erik Engheim·Jun 24, 2018Surprising Facts About ZeppelinsSince I got an interest into airships and zeppelins, I’ve realized I’ve had a lot of misconceptions. I’ve tried to compile a list of random…A response icon1A response icon1
Erik Engheim·Jun 17, 2018Calculating Lifting Capacity of AirshipsHow big does an airship need to be to lift a particular weight or alternatively how much can an airship of a particular size lift?A response icon4A response icon4
Erik Engheim·Aug 7, 2017Manufacturing and Construction on Venus and MarsIf you are going to start a civilization on another planet, it is given that you will face large obstacles. In my previous story I…
Erik Engheim·Mar 14, 2018Equipment to make Plastic on a Venus Space ColonyI’ve previously talked about manufacture and construction on Venus. As explained in my story on Venus colonization, colonists will have to…
Erik Engheim·Jul 15, 2017Instruments for Navigation at Sea, Land, Air and Outer SpaceWhether you travel by foot, using a boat, airplane or space ship there are many common and related techniques and instruments for…A response icon1A response icon1
Erik Engheim·Aug 5, 2017Food: Surviving on VenusGrowing food in hydroponic systems as well as how to obtain the needed nutrients.A response icon1A response icon1
Erik Engheim·Jun 8, 2018How Would You Build a 3D Printer Operating Without Electricity?Moving and controlling a 3D printer using fluidics control logic and pneumatic motors.
Erik Engheim·Jun 9, 2018Making a Non-Electric Rover For the Venus Planetary SurfaceA rover which can see, move and communicate all without electricity. Sounds impossible? Turns out non-electric solutions exist for all…
InCodeXbyErik Engheim·Jan 9, 2021Microprocessors Running on Air?There was a time, now forgotten, where the expectations was that computers would run on fluid currents rather than electric currents.A response icon15A response icon15
Erik Engheim·May 31, 2018Economics of Venus ColonizationYes there is no clear economic incentive to colonize Venus. On the other hand I don’t think there is any economic incentive to colonize any…
Erik Engheim·Jul 25, 2017Why Colonize Venus Instead of MarsVenus offers unique advantages and disadvantages to space colonizers, which are different from Mars.A response icon5A response icon5
