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Bio-regenerative life supportThe basis for and the potential uses of bio-regenerative life support are examined. Bio-regenerative life support systems are an alternative to physical-chemical regeneration techniques for use when resupply of a crew in space is expensive, or when the logistics of resupply are difficult. Many of the scientific studies required for bio-regenerative life support systems have been completed and preliminary development of some components will begin within the next 12 to 18 months. The focus of the work that lies ahead will be efficient power and mass use, long-term system stability, component function, systems integration, and extensive testing in the space environment. Because of the advantages of bio-regeneration, it is anticipated that human life support for long-term space missions will evolve to include increasingly large amounts of biologically-based regeneration.
Document ID
19890056342
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Macelroy, Robert D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Wydeven, Theodore, Jr.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 87-647
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual AAS International Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: November 3, 1987
End Date: November 5, 1987
Sponsors: AAS
Accession Number
89A43713
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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