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Mass balances for a biological life support system simulation modelDesign decisions to aid the development of future space-based biological life support systems (BLSS) can be made with simulation models. Here the biochemical stoichiometry is developed for: (1) protein, carbohydrate, fat, fiber, and lignin production in the edible and inedible parts of plants; (2) food consumption and production of organic solids in urine, feces, and wash water by the humans; and (3) operation of the waste processor. Flux values for all components are derived for a steady-state system with wheat as the sole food source.
Document ID
19880029855
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Volk, Tyler
(New York University New York, United States)
Rumel, John D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 7
Issue: 4 19
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
88A17082
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCA2-101
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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