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Oxygen Production on Mars Using Solid Oxide ElectrolysisIf oxygen for propulsion and life support needs were to be extracted from martian resources, significant savings in launch mass and costs could be attained for both manned and unmanned missions. In addition to reduced cost the ability to produce oxygen from martian resources would decrease the risks associated with long duration stays on the surface of Mars. One method of producing the oxygen from the carbon dioxide rich atmosphere of Mars involves solid oxide electrolysis. A brief summary of the theory of operation will be presented followed by a schematic description of a Mars oxygen production pland and a discussion of its power consumption characteristics.
Document ID
19970026769
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sridhar, K. R.
(Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1997
Publication Information
Publication: In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) Technical Interchange Meeting
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
97N25958
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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