Engineering

A map of the Power Distribution Network (PDN) is being progressively added to the knowledge base, with deck two just completed.

It's a big job - there are over 60 PDN nodes on deck two alone.

The overall deck guide provides cross-section of the ship provides a view of inter-deck connections, while each deck has its own guide showing the location of each PDN node. Node… Read More

Working out Endeavour's interior deck plan has sparked a debate about the value of an escape pod system, to be used as a last resort.

Technically the concept raises a number of issues. Requiring dozens of apertures in the hull for pod launch would seriously compromise hull - particularly armour - integrity. It's for this reason that (with limited exceptions) there are no plans for even… Read More

A draft deck guide including deck plans for each of Endeavour's seven decks has been posted for review and discussion. This is just an initial draft - nothing is close to being finalised yet. The layout is a compromise between crew spaces, machinery/equipment spaces, the location of exterior equipment and the ship's survivability.

The ship's interior is divided into three areas, with… Read More