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Biomass Production System (BPS) plant growth unit.

R C Morrow1, T M Crabb

  • 1Orbital Technologies Corporation, Madison, WI 53717, USA.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|September 7, 2001
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The Biomass Production System (BPS) provides controlled environments for plant growth in space. This system supports scientific research and biotechnology applications during the Space Station era.

Area of Science:

  • Space biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Plant science

Background:

  • The Biomass Production System (BPS) was developed to support plant growth for scientific and commercial needs in space.
  • It is designed for the Space Station era, offering advanced capabilities for in-orbit research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the design and capabilities of the Biomass Production System (BPS).
  • To highlight its features for controlled plant cultivation and scientific experimentation in space environments.

Main Methods:

  • The BPS features four independent growth chambers, each with active nutrient delivery and precise environmental controls (temperature, humidity, lighting, CO2).
  • Environmental control utilizes thermoelectric heat exchangers, a porous interface heat exchanger for humidity, and fuzzy logic software.

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  • CO2 levels are managed using an infrared gas analyzer and CO2 injection, with provisions for CO2 scrubbing.

    • Main Results:

    • Each chamber offers over 4 liters of growing volume with independent environmental parameter control.
    • The system includes features for sealed measurements of gas and water vapor exchange.
    • Integrated video cameras and data logging capabilities facilitate detailed scientific observation and data collection.

    Conclusions:

    • The Biomass Production System (BPS) is a versatile platform for space-based plant science and biotechnology.
    • Its advanced environmental controls and data acquisition features support a wide range of research objectives in microgravity.