ESM History, Capability, and Methods

Simulation model for the closed plant experiment facility of CEEF

“…In the case of Mars missions with crew, it would not improve upon the current life support systems. This comparison is based on the equivalent system mass (ESM) including the mass, power, and volume of the systems required to provide food, water, and oxygen for the crew (Drysdale, 2003). However, CELSS is better than current systems for longer duration missions (Bertsev et al, 1996).…”