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<p>Cloudnine189: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:76002main_marshabitat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Artist's concept of a settlement on Mars]] <br /> <br /> '''Settlements''' on [[Mars]] are planned to be a permanent [[habitat]] for human beings. The [[Mars Foundation]]&amp;trade; is developing detailed plans for a [[Hillside settlement]] and a [[Plains settlement]].<br /> <br /> Additionally, a [[volcanic cave settlement]] and a [[multi-layered vault settlement]] are considered.<br /> <br /> ==Location considerations==<br /> *[[Natural resources]] should be nearby to avoid long journeys.<br /> *Natural [[caves]] may be used for shelter or for [[energy storage#Compressed-air storage|energy storage]].<br /> *[[Geothermal energy]] may be used for heating.<br /> *Protection from [[solar radiation]] by mountains versus [[sunlight]] for [[greenhouse]] lighting.<br /> <br /> ==Why settlements on Mars?==<br /> Compared with other celestial bodies, for instance Earth's [[Moon]], the planet Mars provides a number of advantages. The Martian surface and [[atmosphere]] consists of all necessary substances that are needed to build and maintain a human settlement, including [[water]], [[carbon]] and [[minerals]]. The [[environmental conditions]] are quite cold, but not too cold. The distance from the sun allows [[solar panel]]s to operate, which is essential for [[energy]] production.<br /> <br /> Particularly convenient is the existence of a visible sky, which can make people feel home, and the day-night rhythm is nearly earth like. Though the [[gravity]] is lower than on Earth, it still allows people easily to walk and do [[Physical exercise |exercise]]. The spacial orientation is supported. The comfort of sinking into a pillow for sleeping might be appreciated. And yet, there are several [[What settlers would miss|things, settlers would miss]].<br /> <br /> ===Advantage over Earth's moon===<br /> * Higher gravity (with consequences for health)<br /> * abundance of water and carbon<br /> <br /> ===Advantage over Venus===<br /> * A cold environment is much easier to handle than a hot. Especially on the planetary surface, a settlement on Venus is not possible.<br /> * Compared with a floating settlement in the Venusian clouds, the Martian surface provides easy access to substances for construction material.<br /> <br /> ===Advantage over Jovian satellites===<br /> * Higher gravity (with consequences for health)<br /> * Sufficient solar power<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Settlements]]<br /> [http://www.bigbubbas.com/BBQ_Pits.html bbq pits smoker]</div>

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