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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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| + | *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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Revision as of 12:47, 26 April 2008
Electric cables are used for the transmission of 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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