This article from InDEPTH Magazine by Phil Short of DEEP Research Labs provides a chronological overview of human subsea habitats, beginning with early experiments and detailing the development of various types, including floating, access shaft, semi-autonomous, and autonomous designs. It highlights significant missions and structures throughout history, such as Conshelf, Sealab, Hydrolab, and Aquarius Reef Base, noting their purpose and contributions to ocean exploration and understanding. The text also discusses current and future projects in subsea habitation, emphasizing the goal of enabling extended human presence on the continental shelf. The article concludes by referencing related resources like books and other InDEPTH articles for further information.

Original article : https://indepthmag.com/a-visual-history-of-subsea-habitats/

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Why do you follow ASC and / or Colonize The Ocean? For some it is just to be a part of the potential of something great, but what is it for you?

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This episode examines the advantages of using underwater habitats for simulating space missions, particularly for long-duration stays on the Moon and Mars. While acknowledging the limitations of previous facilities like land-based analogs and training pools, the text emphasizes how next-generation underwater habitats, with modular designs and advanced technology, can overcome these shortcomings. It highlights the similarities between extreme space and underwater environments, such as the impression of reduced gravity, psychological stressors, and technical/logistical demands. Finally, the paper presents the Calamar Park concept for a European Underwater Research Station as a promising solution that addresses the new requirements for space travel simulations, emphasizing its potential for international collaboration and interdisciplinary use.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468896725000205?dgcid=author

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