Saturday, September 14, 2019

Mars Colony Prize - semifinalist

My submission was selected as a semifinalist. As a result, a lightly updated version of the paper will be included in a book distributed by the Mars Society. I've just sent off the formatted document to the editor with barely a day to spare.

The submissions I've read so far are excellent; the book will be well worth picking up once it comes out. The Society plans to release in dead tree and e-book formats.

I had the chance to meet a fellow competitor (Dr. Jeff Greenblatt, Emerging Futures LLC) in person at this year's ISDC. He is a well-deserved finalist.  Finalists will be presenting at the Mars Society Convention at the University of Southern California, October 17-20 2019.

Monday, May 13, 2019

Mars Colony Prize - my submission

Greetings,

 I have submitted a paper for the Mars Society's Mars Colony Prize competition. My supporting data is available as well.

I'd like to think I had a somewhat novel approach. I also know for sure that I delayed completion and didn't turn out my best work; the underlying concept is sound but I feel the paper itself didn't drive to a convincing conclusion. No matter; it is done now.

Comments, corrections and complaints welcome.