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The first and largest technological component of this concept what I've called the Knowledge Library. Basically it's a database that can be accessed by the users to assist almost any task that could be undertaken. It's to have tutorials on how to work with materials or operate tools, project ideas and guides, information on material properties, quantities and availability, records & documentation of previous projects, contacts & networking utilities to find experts or assistance in the wider community and almost anything else.
In addition to the knowledge library's focus on projects and the community, there shall also be a connected entity which controls the operations of the dome superstructure.
Firsty it consists of a bunch of sensors, Arduino powered weather sensors on the exterior of the domes monitor wind speed and direction, as well as solar intensity and rainfall. Secondly there are sensors within the dome structure monitoring temperatures and humidity at various levels. These two data streams are then combined to operate the dome and keep the interior space at comfortable levels. The panels can be opened to capture and channel the prevailing breezes or closed in the event of rainfall. The insulation levels can be increased on a cold night or a hot day, or decreased for the opposite.
All these functions are performed automatically without any user involvement, however users can modify these responses in the form of creating shaded or sunny environments. The sensors on the interior of the dome also include cameras to detect users insulation controllers, similar to a playstation move controller, in 3D space. once the position is logged the user can designate it to be shaded or sunlit and certain times of the day or all day if required. The dome control will then calculate which areas of the dome need to be filled with insulation or remain empty to adhere to the users request.
These inputs will of course be overridden if it were to compromise the comfortability of the domes climate.
Knowledge Library
Resource Materials
- Logging and databasing available materials in the centre
- Information on properties and construction techniques for materials
- Information on surrounding centres resources
- Recycling methods & techniques
Resource Tools
- Inventory of tools located in the centre
- Information & guides on tools
Community
- Information on local experts
- Information on projects and participation
- Network to similar centres in the wider community
- Community ideas and needs for projects
Projects
- Records of all projects undertaken within centres
- Current projects
- Guides and tutorials for successful projects
- Information on unsuccessful projects
Dome Control
- Automatic opening and closing of panels controlled by weather sensor units
- Insulation movement programmed in by users or overridden by sensors to keep the entire environment comfortable
Recording and documenting & design systems
- Library of physical equipment to document projects
- Cameras, scanners, computers ect.
- 3d scanners
- Computer aided design & document tools
Sources: [Original Works]
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