Difference between revisions of "Structure requirements"

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1) Be as self-sufficient in terms of energy, water, food
 
1) Be as self-sufficient in terms of energy, water, food

Revision as of 20:13, 28 May 2008

High-level requirements for the structure

1) Reasonably safe in the deep ocean environment

2) Stable enough to live and work on

3) Affordable price/living-area ratio

4) Accessible by support vessels for people and supplies

5) Graceful failure modes

6) Long lifespan


Other goals

1) Be as self-sufficient in terms of energy, water, food

2) Minimize structure motion due to waves

3) Movable, not just floating