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Atmosphere behavior in gas-closed mouse-algal systems: an experimental and modelling study
M M Averner1, Moore B 3rd, I Bartholomew
1Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA.
Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Bioregenerative life support systems use plants for air revitalization. Researchers developed a control strategy to manage gas exchange mismatches, ensuring stable oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
Area of Science:
- Space exploration
- Bioregenerative life support systems
- Environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS)
Background:
- Bioregenerative life support systems rely on photosynthetic organisms for air revitalization.
- Gas exchange imbalances between crew and plants can lead to critical atmospheric deviations.
- Physiochemical systems for atmospheric control are incompatible with size and weight constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate methods for managing gas exchange mismatches in closed ecological systems.
- To develop control strategies for maintaining stable oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
- To examine the gas exchange characteristics of artificial animal/plant systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a dual approach of mathematical modeling and laboratory experimentation.
- Developing a mathematical model to simulate atmospheric behavior in closed systems.
- Constructing and operating an experimental gas-closed system.
Main Results:
- Preliminary results from the mathematical model and experimental system are available.
- The study focuses on examining gas exchange characteristics.
- The research aims to present initial findings on system performance.
Conclusions:
- A novel control strategy based on environmental parameter manipulation is proposed.
- The research seeks to enable stable atmospheric conditions in bioregenerative systems.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for the success of closed ecological life support.