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Mars surface based factory. Phase 2, task 1C: Computer control of a water treatment system to support a space colony on MarsIn a continued effort to design a surface based factory on Mars for the production of oxygen and water, a preliminary study was made of the surface and atmospheric composition on Mars and determined the mass densities of the various gases in the Martian atmosphere. Based on the initial studies, oxygen and water were determined to be the two products that could be produced economically under the Martian conditions. Studies were also made on present production techniques to obtain water and oxygen. Analyses were made to evaluate the current methods of production that were adaptable to the Martian conditions. Even though the initial effort was the production of oxygen and water, it was found necessary to produce some diluted gases that can be mixed with the oxygen produced to constitute 'breathable' air. The conceptual design of a breathable air manufacturing system, a means of drilling for underground water, and storage of water for future use were completed. The design objective was the conceptual design of an integrated system for the supply of quality water for biological consumption, farming, residential and industrial use.
Document ID
19910018796
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fuller, John
(Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical Coll. TX, United States)
Ali, Warsame
(Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical Coll. TX, United States)
Willis, Danette
(Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical Coll. TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Alabama A & M Univ., NASA-HBCU Space Science and Engineering Research Forum Proceedings
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
91N28110
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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