Research

A mars settlement may be built around its research facilities or have them as accessories to their normal operations. It very much depends on the focus for development of the settlement.

Mineralogy laboratory

Functions

• Mineral identification and evaluation
• Mineral processing development
• Support to geological exploration
• Metallurgical processes development

Equipment

• Spectroscope
• Grinding, crushing
• Screening
• Floating
• Leaching
• Vacuum
• Burners and beakers
• Microscope
• Weighing scales
• Reagents
• Computers
• Benches
• Capture hoods
• Sink and faucet
• Dryer
• Furnace

Safety

• Dust collection
• Fire suppression
• Reagent separation

Biological laboratory

Functions

• Study martian environment for signs of life
• Study adaptation of Earth organisms to Mars
• Evaluate food production on Mars, conventional and industrial
• Study effects of Mars on humans

Equipment

• Laboratory hoods and benches
• Microscope
• Electronic microscope
• Spectroscope
• Laboratory supplies
• Burners and beakers
• Weighing scales
• Centrifuge
• Containment hoods
• Reagents and culture mediums
• Sink and faucet

Safety

• Containment
• Air filtration
• Fire suppression