Difference between revisions of "Settlement"
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==Location considerations== | ==Location considerations== | ||
| − | *[[Natural resources]] should be | + | *[[Natural resources]] should be nearby to avoid long journies. |
*Natural [[caves]] may be used for shelter or for [[energy storage#Compressed-air storage|energy storage]]. | *Natural [[caves]] may be used for shelter or for [[energy storage#Compressed-air storage|energy storage]]. | ||
| − | *[[Geothermal energy]] | + | *[[Geothermal energy]] may be used for heating. |
*Protection from [[solar radiation]] by mountains versus [[sunlight]] for greenhouse lighting. | *Protection from [[solar radiation]] by mountains versus [[sunlight]] for greenhouse lighting. | ||
[[Category:Settlements]] | [[Category:Settlements]] | ||
Revision as of 13:08, 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 nearby to avoid long journies.
- Natural caves may be used for shelter or for energy storage.
- Geothermal energy may be used for heating.
- Protection from solar radiation by mountains versus sunlight for greenhouse lighting.
