The challenges and opportunities of designing pervasive systems for deep-space colonies

Abstract

Recent developments in large-scale pervasive systems that consider whole cities as systems, and consider how such systems can be developed for and used in deep-space are discussed. Whiteley and co-researchers propose the generation of a contradiction matrix as a structured approach to generate scenarios for the design of crew expert and assistance tools. While the engineering requirements of space colonies aim to sustain and protect life, at the same time they appear to take away certain high-valued qualities of life such as privacy. Researchers must aim to develop technologies, both interactive and non-interactive, that preserves life and at the same time distribute control. A city will req..