High-Level Project Summary
We developed a fully functional greenhouse-like system that includes environmental control system while keeping in mind the weight and nutrition aspect for the crew. This design for the crop production system keeps in mind the high level of cosmic radiation and the high amount of exposure to solar particles. We used compost and hydrogels as a substitute for soil. This project is highly important because it may lead to a revolution in space travel as it allows the growth of crops in space which will benefit the astronauts mentally and physically. Making an extremely light and portable design was one of our main aims as it will make the system more efficient, making sure weight is light.
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Detailed Project Description
The apparatus we have in mind is basically made of two stages- the upper stage and the lower stage.
The lower stage further is made of three layers, the base, the crates filled with compost. the mushrooms can be grown in this layer easily
The upper layer sits on top of a thin sheet of lead placed over the lid of the mushroom layer. on top of it, a layer of aerogel with pipes/tubes for water supply embedded in it.
This layer has then another layer on tip which is essentially a crate filled with BNNT as a substitute for soil. then a lid is placed on it above which a 2cm skirt is given on the top of the lid where all the components of the atmosphere control can be placed for ease of access as well as away from the elements to keep them safe.
The lids placed over the plants as well as the mushrooms will be transparent, with openable windows on all sides for ease of access to the crops
Space Agency Data
We used the NASA database about the veggie system and ADH system to initially help us with the ideation of our project.
Hackathon Journey
Space Apps was a great wonderful journey that gave students like me the opportunity to compete at an international level which helps us for a stand globally while providing us with the exposure of communicating and working with new people who share the same dream and goal as us. I got the opportunity to learn and gain experiences from new people while interacting with mentors and famous personalities in the space field.
References
Sketchup, wikipedia, google chrome , Microsoft powerpoint
Tags
#mars #plant #growplants #seedsinspace
Global Judging
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