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Analysis of an algae-based CELSS. II - Options and weight analysisLife support components are evaluated for application to an idealized closed life support system which includes an algal reactor for food production. Weight-based trade studies are reported as 'break-even' time for replacing food stores with a regenerative bioreactor. It is concluded that closure of the life support gases (oxygen recovery) depends on the carbon dioxide reduction chemistry and that an algae-based food production can provide an attractive alternative to re-supply for longer duration missions.
Document ID
19890056926
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Holtzapple, Mark T.
(Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Little, Frank E.
(Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Moses, William M.
(Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Patterson, C. O.
(Texas A & M University College Station, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Acta Astronautica
Volume: 19
ISSN: 0094-5765
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
89A44297
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-161
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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