Life support components are evaluated for application to an idealized closed life support system which includes an algal reactor for food production. Weight-based trade studies are reported as 'break-even' time for replacing food stores with a regenerative bioreactor. It is concluded that closure of the life support gases (oxygen recovery) depends on the carbon dioxide reduction chemistry and that an algae-based food production can provide an attractive alternative to re-supply for longer duration missions.
Analysis of an algae-based CELSS. II - Options and weight analysis
Acta Astronautica ; 19
1989-04-01
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English
Analysis of an algae-based celss
Elsevier | 1988
|Analysis of an algae-based CELSS. I - Model development
NTRS | 1989
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