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==Location considerations== | |||
*[[Natural Resources]] should be near by to avoid long journeys. | |||
*Natural [[caves]] may be used for shelter or for [[energy storage#Compressed-air storage|energy storage]]. | |||
*[[Geothermal energy]] could be used for heating. | |||
*Protection from [[solar radiation]] by mountains versus [[sunlight]] for greenhouse lighting. | |||
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Revision as of 14:47, 17 December 2007
Settlements on Mars are planned to be a permanent habitat for human beings. The Mars Foundation™ is developing detailed plans for a Hillside settlement and a Plains settlement.
Additionally, a volcanic cave settlement is considered.
Location considerations
- Natural Resources should be near by to avoid long journeys.
- Natural caves may be used for shelter or for energy storage.
- Geothermal energy could be used for heating.
- Protection from solar radiation by mountains versus sunlight for greenhouse lighting.