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Algal culture studies related to a Closed Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) (1984)
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Title: Algal culture studies related to a Closed Ecological Life Support System (CELSS)
Authors: Radmer, R., Behrens, P., Fernandez, E., Ollinger, O., Howell, C., Venables, A., Huggins, D., Gladue, R.
Journal Name: NASA-CR-177322
Year of Publication: 1984
Page Number: 0
Category: biosphere
Availability: pdf
Detail Page: /papers/11
Web Link: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850008161
BoK Link: [[paper:11]]
Abstract
In many respects, algae would be the ideal plant component for a biologically based controlled life support system, since they are eminently suited to the closely coupled functions of atmosphere regeneration and food production. Scenedesmus obliquus and Spirulina platensis were grown in three continuous culture apparatuses. Culture vessels their operation and relative merits are described. Both light and nitrogen utilization efficiency are examined. Long term culture issues are detailed and a discussion of a plasmid search in Spirulina is included.
Title: Algal culture studies related to a Closed Ecological Life Support System (CELSS)
Authors: Radmer, R., Behrens, P., Fernandez, E., Ollinger, O., Howell, C., Venables, A., Huggins, D., Gladue, R.
Journal Name: NASA-CR-177322
Year of Publication: 1984
Page Number: 0
Category: biosphere
Availability: pdf
Detail Page: /papers/11
Web Link: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850008161
BoK Link: [[paper:11]]
Abstract
In many respects, algae would be the ideal plant component for a biologically based controlled life support system, since they are eminently suited to the closely coupled functions of atmosphere regeneration and food production. Scenedesmus obliquus and Spirulina platensis were grown in three continuous culture apparatuses. Culture vessels their operation and relative merits are described. Both light and nitrogen utilization efficiency are examined. Long term culture issues are detailed and a discussion of a plasmid search in Spirulina is included.