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Analysis of an algae-based CELSS. Part 2: options and weight analysis
M T Holtzapple1, F E Little, W M Moses
1Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-3118, USA.
Acta Astronautica
|April 1, 1989
Abstract:
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.