An integrated Engineered Closed/Controlled EcoSystem for a lunar base. |
| |
| Authors: | W Z Sadeh E Sadeh |
| |
| Institution: | Center for Engineering Infrastructure and Sciences in Space (CEISS), Colorado State University, USA. |
| |
| Abstract: | Long-term human missions in space, such as the establishment of a human-tended lunar base, require autonomous life support systems. A Lunar Engineered Closed/Controlled EcoSystem (LECCES) can provide autonomy by integrating a human module with support plant and animal modules, and waste treatment subsystems. Integration of physical/chemical (P/C) and biological waste treatment subsystems can lead to viable and operational bioregenerative systems that minimize resupply requirements from Earth. A top-level diagram for LECCES is developed based on the human module requirements. The proposed diagram is presented and its components are discussed. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
