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| − | '''Electric cables ''' are used for the transmission of power and information. For a [[Mars|Martian]] [[settlement]] the following requirements apply: | + | '''Electric cables ''' are used for the transmission of [[electricity|electrical]] power and information. For a [[Mars|Martian]] [[settlement]] the following requirements apply: |
*It must be [[recycling|recyclable]]. | *It must be [[recycling|recyclable]]. | ||
| − | *It must be made in-situ from [[local resources]]. | + | *It must be made [[in-situ resource utilization|in-situ]] from [[local resources]]. |
*It must be [[fire]]-proof | *It must be [[fire]]-proof | ||
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Revision as of 08:56, 17 January 2009
Electric cables are used for the transmission of electrical power and information. For a Martian settlement the following requirements apply:
- It must be recyclable.
- It must be made in-situ from local resources.
- It must be fire-proof
Insulation
Glass fabric made from fiberglass is an interesting material for cable insulation, for it meets all above-mentioned requirements. See also lunarp:In Situ Electrical Insulation.
Open Issues
- What conductive material can be produced in-situ with the lowest effort?
- Outdoor cables need special protection against static electricity. Preventive measures, shielding and protective circuits must be defined.
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