An integrated Engineered Closed/Controlled EcoSystem for a lunar base.
Long-term human missions in space, such as the establishment of a human-tended lunar base, require autonomous life support systems. A Lunar Engineered Closed/Controlled EcoSystem (LECCES) can provide autonomy by integrating a human module with support plant and animal modules, and waste treatment subsystems. Integration of physical/chemical (P/C) and biological waste treatment subsystems can lead to viable and operational bioregenerative systems that minimize resupply requirements from Earth. A top-level diagram for LECCES is developed based on the human module requirements.  The proposed diagram is presented and its components are discussed.
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Center for Engineering Infrastructure and Sciences in Space (CEISS), Colorado State University, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D018504:Ecological Systems, Closed; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008021:Life Support Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016081:Moon; D063245:Plant Development; D018521:Plant Physiological Phenomena; D013026:Space Flight / Q000639:trends*; D018511:Systems Integration; D018505:Waste Management / Q000379:methods