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The existing knowledge about [[Mars]] is a valuable basis for planning the first [[settlement]], but during the development of the Marspedia project some open issues arise, that require an '''Experimental Setup'''. This page collects descriptions of those experiments required to find the needed knowledge.

==greenhouse heating==
The amount of [[energy]] to heat a Martian [[greenhouse]], that is lit by direct or indirect [[sunlight]], is unknown. It depends on the temperature difference between the Martian [[atmosphere]] and the temperature inside the greenhouse. It depends even more on the shape and the insulation methods and materials. An example layering of [[insulation]] must be developed. Influences of different greenhouse sizes must be taken into account.

===assumptions===
*The temperature inside the greenhouse is constantly at 20°C.
*No heating effect from the sunlight.

===goals of the experiment===
*A viable shape of the greenhouse, capable to hold the air pressure.
*A viable layering of insulation.
*The required amount of energy per m<sup>2</sup>.


[[Category: Technology]]