Ms. German ’s Class
Preliminary design Subject-. Habitat Energy
Human life demands energy for survival, especially in a hostile enviornment
like Mars . Electricity appears to be the most efficient and responsible
choice for providing energy on Mars.
An array of solar panels converts
the sun light reaching Mars into electricity, which is stored in
large batteries for constant availability. A specially designed scratch-proof
plastic "bubble" protects
the solar panels from damaging dust storms. There "solar pods" are
placed where human activity is high and storms are less frequent.
In
places where dust storms are worse, and the land worth less, "storm-wind
powered" generators operate. The blades of these fans look like
a big propeller from a ship, and spin without damage through any
wind speed and debri load yet measured on Mars. All of these systens
are vital. Expert teams operate and distribution systems around the
clock. The buildings and offices of power supply team are kept as clean
as any U.S. labratory. Air locks are stabdared design for building
entrances, keeping dust out of computer and control systems.
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