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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]]. | '''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]] | + | Additionally, a [[volcanic cave settlement]] and a [[multi-layered dome settlement]] are considered. |
==Location considerations== | ==Location considerations== | ||
| − | *[[Natural resources]] should be nearby to avoid long | + | *[[Natural resources]] should be nearby to avoid long journeys. |
*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]] may be used for heating. | *[[Geothermal energy]] may be used for heating. | ||
Revision as of 11:17, 15 September 2008
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 dome settlement are considered.
Location considerations
- Natural resources should be nearby to avoid long journeys.
- 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.
