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[[Image:76002main_marshabitat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Artist's concept of a settlement on Mars]]  
 
[[Image:76002main_marshabitat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Artist's concept of a settlement on Mars]]  
  
'''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]].
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'''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]] and a [[multi-layered vault settlement]] are considered.
 
Additionally, a [[volcanic cave settlement]] and a [[multi-layered vault settlement]] are considered.
  
Hmm, Xbox controllers, Mission Impossible, Halo, J.J. Abrams free water  what does it all mean?! What's the conenction? This will require further reconnaissance. BTW, love the fact that the  display  for your presentation was on a gray filing cabinet under a book entitled Myst Opportunity, with a herd of cones shaped roughly like a frowny-face close by. Not sure what that's implying. Maybe Cyan was sending YOU a code. Kidding! Maybe(?) muhaha. Thanks Isaac, Adrian, Cyan! This made my day.
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==Location considerations==
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*[[Natural resources]] should be nearby to avoid long journeys.
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*Natural [[caves]] may be used for shelter or for [[energy storage#Compressed-air storage|energy storage]].
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*[[Geothermal energy]] may be used for heating.
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*Protection from [[solar radiation]] by mountains versus [[sunlight]] for [[greenhouse]] lighting.
  
 
==Why settlements on Mars?==
 
==Why settlements on Mars?==
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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]].
 
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]].
  
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===Advantage over Earth's moon===
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* Higher gravity (with consequences for health)
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* abundance of water and carbon
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===Advantage over Venus===
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* A cold environment is much easier to handle than a hot. Especially on the planetary surface, a settlement on Venus is not possible.
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* Compared with a floating settlement in the Venusian clouds, the Martian surface provides easy access to substances for construction material.
  
 
===Advantage over Jovian satellites===
 
===Advantage over Jovian satellites===

Revision as of 09:59, 29 October 2012

Artist's concept of a settlement on Mars

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 and a multi-layered vault settlement are considered.

Location considerations

Why settlements on Mars?

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 panels to operate, which is essential for energy production.

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 exercise. The spacial orientation is supported. The comfort of sinking into a pillow for sleeping might be appreciated. And yet, there are several things, settlers would miss.

Advantage over Earth's moon

  • Higher gravity (with consequences for health)
  • abundance of water and carbon

Advantage over Venus

  • A cold environment is much easier to handle than a hot. Especially on the planetary surface, a settlement on Venus is not possible.
  • Compared with a floating settlement in the Venusian clouds, the Martian surface provides easy access to substances for construction material.

Advantage over Jovian satellites

  • Higher gravity (with consequences for health)
  • Sufficient solar power