Guests: Dr. Kim Binsted, Simon Engler. Topics: We discussed the Hawaiian Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) project. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. For those listening to archives using live365.com and rating the programs, please email me as to why you assign a specific rating to the show. This will help me bring better programming to the audience. We welcomed Dr. Kim Binsted and Simon Engler to the show to discuss the Hawaiian Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) project. During the first segment of our 90 minute show, Dr. Binsted and Simon introduced us to the HI-SEAS project, described its ideal location in Hawaii, and the physical site itself. Simon was on the first mission which was a four month simulation. He described the simulation, his experiences and perspectives throughout our discussion. Kim also described her FMARS at Devon Island experiences in this segment. We learned that for the HI-SEAS projects, the first focus was on food and the food system which they explained in detail. Crew dynamics were discussed plus our guests took us through the crew screening process. Also talked about were crew issues, conflict resolution and crew leadership. I asked about the relevance of analog research to a real Mars mission then our guests brought up the need to retire risks, especially team risks. Mars One came up as did a listener question asking if the Mars simulation was applicable to the Moon. Another listener asked how talking about HI-SEAS and Mars simulation went over with the non-space community and did they think humans to Mars was important. Hawaii as a space state was discussed along with issues based on possible conflicts with sacred Hawaiian culture. More questions came in about the food used for the simulations, the crew cooking, and resupply. In the second segment, we talked about opportunistic research plus comparisons of HI-SEAS to Biosphere. I inquired about their using submarines as models which they did in their basic habitat research plus Kim shared with us a prison story as a prison can also be a model for habitat simulations. Judy asked a question about spiritual life and connections while on the habitat and the simulation. Note how our guests responded to this question. We talked about the crew EVA missions, spacesuits, and possible gender differences on the missions. Doug sent in a note about crew cohesion, the possibility of a single gender crew, and issues of flirting, jealousy, etc. Don't miss both Kim's and Simon's discussion on this subject. Simon did say he thought the relationships were like brother-sister on his simulation. Crew medical concerns and issues came up as did the habitat systems and the crew developing their own strategies and protocols for dealing with issues. Todd inquired about an exercise routine similar to what might be done on a Mars mission, then Doug emailed again about life support issues & recycling for the simulation. Please post your comments/questions on TSS blog above. You can reach either of our guests through me or the HI-SEAS website, http://hi-seas.org.
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