The structural elements of life-support systems are reviewed in order to assess the suitability of specific features for use during a Mars mission. Life-support requirements are estimated by means of an approximate input/output analysis, and the advantages are listed relating to the use of recycling and regeneration techniques. The technological options for regeneration are presented in categories such as CO2 reduction, organics removal, polishing, food production, and organics oxidation. These data form the basis of proposed mission requirements and constraints as well as the definition of what constitutes an adequate reserve. Regenerative physical/chemical life-support systems are championed based exclusively on the mass savings inherent in the technology. The resiliency and 'soft' failure modes of bioregenerative life-support systems are identified as areas of investigation.


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    Title :

    Life support systems for Mars transit


    Contributors:
    Macelroy, R. D. (author) / Kliss, M. (author) / Straight, C. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1992-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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