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The CELSS program - An overview of its structure and use of computer modellingNASA has initiated a research program, CELSS, directed at the acquisition of the knowledge and technology required for the development of an autonomous, regenerative life support system. The program is structured to promote effective, cooperative research in fundamental, applied and engineering science. The initial research thrusts involve investigations into problems of food production, waste processing and system control and integration. In the area of food production both conventional, higher plant-based processes as well as chemosynthetic food production technologies are being investigated. Alternative waste processing procedures, both biological and physicochemical, are being examined. Computer based modelling as an aid to design and analysis is an integral part of the approach to system control and management. A mass balance model depicting the flow of elemental mass in a conceptualized closed, regenerative life support system is described.
Document ID
19820027387
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Averner, M. M.
(New Hampshire, University Durham, NH, United States)
Macelroy, R. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1981
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 81-ENAS-36
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: July 13, 1981
End Date: July 15, 1981
Sponsors: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Accession Number
82A10922
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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