Hydroponics for Food Production in Space: History and Current Efforts

Dreschel, T ; Nugent, M ; Monje, O ; Spencer, L

关键词: HYDROPONICS;    FOOD PRODUCTION (IN SPACE);    CONSUMABLES (SPACECRAFT);    LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS;    CLOSED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS;    PIPES (TUBES);    MICROPOROSITY;    ASTRONAUTS;    HEALTH;    VITAMINS;    POTASSIUM;    NASA SPACE PROGRAMS;   

RP-ID  :  KSC-E-DAA-TN59371

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

Goals of Food Production in Space: NASA Human Research Program (HRP) near-term food production systems - supplement key nutrients (Vitamins B1,C, K and potassium) that degrade to inadequate levels on exploration class missions; Study behavioral health aspect - caring for plants and improving the acceptability of the astronaut diet by supplementing it with fresh produce (currently anecdotal); Develop sustainable water delivery technologies - current TRL (Technological Readiness Level) 9 particulate based systems (i.e. used in research conducted in plant growth facilities APH (Advanced Plant Habitat), Veggie, BPS (Biomass Production System), LADA/SVET (Russian space plant chamber systems)) require resupply of bulky consumables and generate waste media.