Problem
Traditional aerospace engineering relies on bespoke, one-off designs optimized for a single mission profile. This lack of modularity makes infrastructure rigid, impossible to scale, and incredibly expensive to adapt to new environments.
The MIG matters because it establishes an Engineering Grammar. By treating infrastructure as a series of parameterized modules rather than static CAD files, we enable cross-environment reuse of engineering knowledge, allowing a base design for Mars to be logically mutated for Titan.
Solution
The MIG functions as the Template Construct of the STC. It ensures that the system doesn't just pick modules, but understands how they connect and scale.
- Consumes: Mission objectives and environmental constraints from the PSA and existing modules.
- Produces: Composable assembly schemas and structural hierarchies.
- Interfaces: Provides tailored modules for the Resource and Logistics Planner (RLP).
Method
The system is built on a hierarchy of design abstractions:
- Parameterized Modules: Every component is defined by variables (e.g.,
wall_thickness = f(internal_pressure, material_yield)). - Recursive Composition: Small modules (Connectors) combine into mid-level modules (Airlocks) which form high-level systems (Habitats).
- Mutation Logic: A scaling engine that adjusts module parameters based on the local environmental constraints provided by the Planetary Surface Analyser (PSA).
Tools & Technologies
Diagrams / Visuals
[Architecture Diagram: Environmental Data & Existing Module Data → Design Engine → STC Module yaml data]
Results & Outcomes
This project is currently in the planning stage. No active codebase exists.
Current Credibility: NA
Next Steps
- To be confirmed.