Minimum Capability Set
Defined Minimum Capability Set per Degradation Level
The Minimum Capability Set is a software-based operational matrix implemented within L1-DVT that specifies which functions remain operational across progressive degradation levels of the Lunar Ark system. Configured for a 100-year operational lifetime with a 500,000-hour mean time between failures and a power draw of 0.1 watts, the architecture maps 50 defined capabilities across tiered survival modes. In accordance with preservation directives, the matrix enforces a strict priority hierarchy that maintains critical functions—specifically cryogenic storage, emergency beacons, and monitoring—as well as essential power and communications, ensuring preservation supersedes all secondary system activities during long-mission degradation.
Defined minimum capability set per degradation level specifying which functions remain operational at each mode.
Purpose
Defined minimum capability set per degradation level specifying which functions remain operational at each mode.
Context
Child of L2-SLF-DEGR within the Lunar Ark system
Principles
- ▸Per-mode preservation priority list
- ▸Critical functions: cryo, beacon, monitoring
- ▸Essential functions: power, comm
- ▸Per L0 directive 01 preservation
- ▸Authenticated definitions
Typical implementations
- ▸Aerospace safe-mode capability matrices
- ▸Industrial minimum viable operations
- ▸Survival mode definitions
Lunar considerations
- ▸Per L0 directive 01: preservation supersedes other functions
- ▸Long-mission definitions
- ▸Authenticated updates
Specifications
Functional
| primary function | Defined minimum capability set per degradation level specifying which functions remain operational at each mode. |
| capabilities defined | 50 |
Physical
| mass kg | 0 |
| materials | Code + capability matrix in L1-DVT |
| vacuum compatibility | True |
Operational
| power consumption w | 0.1 |
| thermal range c | -40, 70 |
| lifetime years | 100 |
| mtbf hours | 500000 |
Interfaces
Provides
- Capability matrix for transitions
- Goal constraints per mode
Requires
- Capability matrix storage
Cite this entry
Lunar Ark Codex. "Minimum Capability Set" (L3-SLF-DEGR-MIN). Retrieved 10 September 2026, from https://lunarark.com/entry/L3-SLF-DEGR-MIN
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