A preliminary analysis of advanced life support systems for manned Mars missionsThis paper outlines the key parameters of the manned mission to Mars and presents some top-level requirements, issues, and constraints associated with a manned Mars mission that impact the life support system (LSS). Results are presented of a preliminary analysis for advanced LSSs based on physical/chemical reclamation processes, using as a baseline for the analysis the mission profile of a Split-Sprint class mission for an arrival date at Mars in the year 2009. Special attention is given to the potential cost savings as measured by reducing Mars spacecraft mass in LEO.
Document ID
19900035096
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wercinski, Paul F. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Nishioka, Kenji (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)