Maelstrom (31 page)

Among them will be the optimistic and evocative works of Arthur C. Clarke, I have no doubt.

 

Paul Preuss

 

Sausalito, California October, 1999
Infopak
Technical
Blueprints
Shown below are computer-generated diagrams representing some of the structures and engineering found in
Venus Prime
:

 

Venus Rover
Hostile terrain, manned exploration and research vehicle–overview perspective; partial exploded view; wireframe perspective; cockpit bell; sensory control and communication components.

 

Port Hesperus
Venus-orbiting space station–wireframe cut-away perspective view; axial components.

 

Mare Moscoviense
Lunar plateau–Farside Base, radio telescope research facility; aerial overview map; typical elevation section.

 

Linear Induction Launch System
Interstationary, lunar transportation mechanism–wireframe view of capsule; track schematic.