This movie moved at a brisk pace. I might watch it again on TV someday. I may not. But it did lead me to put together some thoughts on how a future Mars research outpost may look like in terms of human personnel and equipment. So here is the list:
Individual Service Term Length: 1 year
Maximum Individual Service Terms: unlimited, non-consecutive years, subject to career performance approval & annual medical certification.
Total Human Personnel: 105
| Team | Team Total | Comment |
| Research | 32 |
Including
astrophysicists, biologists, chemists, geologists, meteorologists and
interns; also 8 science equipment maintenance technicians.
|
| Medical | 12 |
Including
3 physicians, 3 nurses, 3 first responders, 1 psychiatrist; also 2
medical equipment technicians.
|
| Security | 20 |
Military
police personnel including heli-rover crew, in-house medical team
& mechanics.
|
| Facility Maintenance | 16 |
Including
fuel station operators, machinists, plumbers, riggers, electricians,
HVAC technicians, computer guys and
rover mechanics.
|
| Galley, Hospitality & Supply | 15 | |
| Program Administration, HR & Legal | 10 | |
| Outpost Counsel | Outpost Counsel is made up of the heads of each team (6 total) and chaired by the Program Administrator. |
Work Shift Model (excluding security): One 10 hour or two 6 hour shifts; overlap allowed at discretion of head of department.
Total Transport Equipment: 48
| Transport Equipment | Total | Comment |
| Manned 6-Wheeled Rovers | 10 | Capable of seating 7 each including crew and one airlock. |
| Manned 6-Wheeled Rovers (Military) | 4 | Capable of seating 5 each including crew, airlock and equipment. |
Manned
Tri-Wheeled, Mini-Rovers
|
20 | Capable of seating 2 each; 3 dedicated to Medical team; 4 dedicated to Facility maintenance team; 3 dedicated to Security team; 6 dedicated to Research team; 4 in reserve |
| Rescue Heli-Rover Aircraft | 1 |
Crew
4 (includes 2 first responders from in-house medical team who are also
trained hoist operators); Passengers 4 (if two seated; otherwise 3 laid
up); Aircraft operated by security team.
|
| Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | 2 |
Operated
by Research team.
|
| Unmanned Rovers | 6 | Operated by Research team. |
| Forklifts | 5 | For hauling supply and heavy equipment around. |
Fuel Sources
Nuclear
Solar
Facility Layout
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| MRO-1 |
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