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Mars
Inflatable Greenhouse
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| Drawing
depicts in profile how the Mars Inflatable Greenhouse attaches to
the Mars lander. |
Drawing
depicts a topographical view of the Mars Inflatable Greenhouse. |
Drawing
depicts both a side and topographical view of the Mars Inflatable
Greenhouse. |
Model
of Mars Inflatable Greenhouse as envisioned by builder Phil Sadler
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model demonstrates the modular design of the Mars Inflatable Greenhouse.
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Mars
Inflatable Greenhouse is collapsible and can make efficient use of
the limited volume with in its transport vehicle. |
ide
view of the Mars Inflatable Greenhouse access hatch. |
Prototype
Construction
Forward and aft support rings of the Mars Inflatable Greenhouse prototype
are anchored to the laboratory platform by cables. |
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Prototype
Construction
Mars Inflatable Greenhouse with low grade plastic glazing. |
Mars
Inflatable Greenhouse Testbed with Cable Culture Growing Systems,
total greenhouse weight less than 300 lbs. |
Moveable
Sadler Water jacketed 1000W MH and 1000W HPS lighting beam adjusts
vertically 7 feet, to reproduce Martian light intensities. Blower
pressurizes membrane structure. |
Cable
Culture Growing System with nutrient feeds and drains |
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Student with Chamber |
Hero
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Water
Recycling Composter -01 |
Water
Recycling Composter -02 |
Water
Recycling Composter -03 |
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