EDEN ‐ Partners EDEN ‐ Space Research EDEN ‐ Ground Tes Ɵng EDEN ‐ Spin‐offs DLR ‐ InsƟtute of Space Systems Department of System Analysis Space Segment (SARA) Robert‐Hooke‐Str. 7 D‐28359 Bremen Contact: Daniel Schubert +49 421 24420 1136 [email protected] ESA GHM for Space System DLR C.R.O.P. ESA NaƟonal Partnership IniƟaƟve (NPI) The ESA GHM project is one part of European acƟviƟes focused on developing a regenera‐ Ɵve life support system (LSS). The culƟvaƟon of higher plants can make an essenƟal role within a bio‐regeneraƟve LSS since it can contribute to all major funcƟonal aspects in clos‐ ing different loops within a habitat. The research project C.R.O.P. (Combined RegeneraƟve Organic‐food ProducƟon) is a com‐ bined DLR project of the InsƟtute of Aerospace Medicine and the InsƟtute of Space Systems. The goal is to develop a bio‐regeneraƟve LSS with the main focal point on urine degradaƟon, solid waste recycling and food producƟon. Possible areas where C.R.O.P. systems can be em‐ ployed are agriculture processes and in households. The C.R.O.P project will research the following areas: ESA NPI (Networking/Partnering IniƟaƟve) supports work carried out by UniversiƟes and re‐ search insƟtutes on advanced technologies with potenƟal space applicaƟons. A DLR affiliated topic for the ESA NPI is the CombinaƟon of Physico‐Chemical Life Support Sys‐ tems with Space Greenhouse Modules for higher loop closure at different internal pressure levels. It will focus on the following areas: Analogue TesƟng @ AntarcƟca GHM Subsystem & Infrastructure Development HabitaƟon SimulaƟon ASG AntarcƟc Greenhouse The AntarcƟc GHM (performed by the DLR Advanced Study Group) comprised all necessary system and subsystems needed for the culƟvaƟon of different crops for a remote research staƟon at the South Pole. The focus of this invesƟgaƟon was the esƟmaƟon of mass flows and output of an container GHM EDEN Laboratory The EDEN laboratory, established in spring 2013, allows the DLR staff to experimentally in‐ vesƟgate plant culƟvaƟon under closed environments. The research objecƟves are the devel‐ opment of customized LED panels, the creaƟon of light recipes for different plant species and preparatory acƟviƟes (e.g. plant compartment design) for a future container‐shaped green‐ house module. CEADSE The Controlled Environment Agriculture Development for Space and Earth (CEADSE) project intends to uƟlise the pull of space technology by advancing the readiness of CEA technolo‐ gies within GHMs. CEADSE is funded by an InternaƟonal Incoming Fellowship as part of the European Marie Curie AcƟons. FLaSH The FLaSH (Facility of Laboratories for Sustainable HabitaƟon) study focused on the concept development of a closed‐loop habitat for technology tesƟng, with different recycling applica‐ Ɵons and In‐Situ Resource UƟlizaƟon (ISRU) processes. The facility consists of an EVA terrain hall, control center, public engagement area and 12 funcƟonal modules (e.g. Air‐, Water‐, Greenhouse‐, Sickbay‐, Living‐, ISRU Module). The main study points were the overall configuraƟon, equipment‐level subsystem descripƟon and the mass flow relaƟonships between the modules. FLaSH 2 During the FLaSH 2 study, the design results of the first FLaSH will be further invesƟgated and enhanced to achieve a detailed level ready for publicaƟon, finding of partners and acquiring of funding for addiƟonal studies and first mock‐ups and models. DLR‐Technology MarkeƟng VerƟcal Farming VerƟcal Farms are posited as a potenƟal soluƟon to the global food demand by allowing increased crop growth per land ar‐ ea. During a CE study, a semi closed‐loop VerƟcal Farm focusing on input/output flow analysis, power demand esƟmaƟons and detailed cost calculaƟons was designed. The study‘s objecƟve was to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a such a culƟvaƟon system. Abstract In 2011, the DLR InsƟtute of Space Systems launched a research iniƟaƟve called EDEN — EvoluƟon & Design of Environmentally‐closed NutriƟon‐Sources. The research iniƟaƟve fo‐ cuses on bio‐regeneraƟve life support systems, especially greenhouse modules, and tech‐ nologies for future human‐made space habitats. The EDEN iniƟaƟve comprises several projects with respect to space research, ground tesƟng and spin‐offs, which are performed by a small team of enthusiasƟc researchers. The EDEN team has established cooperaƟon with other European and internaƟonal research groups to share research results and to work on mutual projects. Authors: Schubert, D., Zabel, P., Poulet, L., Zeidler, C. (German Aerospace Center) The VerƟcal Farm is a 37 floor building harvesƟng Ɵlapia fish and 10 varieƟes of fruit and vegetables. The CE study found that the VerƟcal Farm produces a high plant yield. In order for crops grown on agricultural land to match this yield, an area 1,100 Ɵmes that of the VerƟcal Farm footprint would be required. Neumayer StaƟon III in AntarcƟca Plant CulƟvaƟon Floor Layout EDEN ATS EU‐Proposal The EDEN ATS EU‐Proposal aims to validate plant culƟvaƟon technologies at mulƟple analogue test sites (Neumayer StaƟon III, AntarcƟca; Atamaca Desert, Chile) to support bio‐regeneraƟve life support systems for future human space exploraƟon. These technologies in‐ clude: Structures, Mechanisms & Plant Compartment Nutrient Delivery System Environmental Control LighƟng System The goal of the ESA Greenhouse Module for Space System project is to design an automated producƟon facility for higher plants, uƟlizing mass producƟon principles to minimize mass and volume as well as power demands. The project is performed for the European Space Agency (=> MELiSSA group). The project will combine the different disciplines, associated with higher plant culƟvaƟon research into a solid space‐proven concept taking all systems engineering aspects into account EDEN Research Scope Design of Greenhouse Modules (GHM) for future space habitats Development of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) tech‐ nologies GHM ground tesƟng at Earth‐analogue test sites InvesƟgaƟons in post‐processing procedures Interface evaluaƟons GHM <=> Habitat Terrestrial spin‐offs, benefiƟng ciƟzen on Earth Mass streams between different habitat systems A detailed market analysis was performed in cooperaƟon with the DLR‐ Technology MarkeƟng (DLR‐TM) department. The focal point was set on ter‐ restrial applicaƟons, resulƟng from the research findings of the EDEN iniƟa‐ Ɵve. Five terrestrial spin‐off markets could be idenƟfied (see Figure, right) and a proper market strategy was created upon these findings. The five segments were analysed with respect to general applicability of the idea, risks and market barriers, consumer preferences and pyschograms, ex‐ isƟng market parƟcipants and projects, as well as potenƟal market volume and potenƟal sales volume esƟmates. Food Processing Facility (FPF) The Food Processing Facility (FPF) is the general interface between a future habitat and the greenhouse module. Analysing the post processing procedure is an essenƟal aspect considering the overall producƟon cycle for gener ‐ aƟng food within a closed habitat on Moon/ Mars. Within the EDEN laboratory a breadboard FPF enables certain ex‐ periments considering all aspects of the different food producƟon steps in an innovaƟve manner (e.g. har‐ vesƟng, cleaning, cuƫng, extracƟng, disinfecƟng, steriliz‐ ing, boiling, drying, dehydraƟng, packing and storing). ArƟst Impression of a Lunar Greenhouse Module NitrificaƟon; the conversion of ammonia from urine to a more manageable nitrate soluƟon DetoxificaƟon of completely molecules, such as hormones, anƟ‐ bodies and harmful degradaƟon products CulƟvaƟon of beneficial micro‐organisms to improve plant growth C.R.O.P Prototypes Design study of a Food Processing Facility (FPF), conducted by the Technical University of Berlin Improve readiness of green‐ house modules as part of LSS by taking advantage of the ex‐ perience and reliability of cur‐ rent physico‐chemical (P/C) LSS. Analyze proper interface and buffer methodologies between the greenhouse module and other habitat systems, and also at different internal atmospher‐ ic pressure levels. InvesƟgate current analyƟcal and mathemaƟcal models of P/ C LSS, develop new models when necessary. 5. Micro-scale Commercial Markets 3. Large-scale Vertical Farming Markets 4. Medium-scale Research Oriented Markets • Plant research, • Pharmaceutical- & • Seed companies • Molecular farming 2. Medium-scale Specialized Markets • Waste water treatment plants • Desalination chambers & • Refugee camps 1. Small-scale Remote Markets • Antarctic/Arctic research stations, • Very large offshore structures, • Research vessels/oil tankers, • Remote military camps, summit camps, and work sites • Mega cities, • Abandoned buildings • Taiga regions • Desert countries • Home farming, • Camping caravans, • Recreational boats, • Nursing homes, • Prisons, • Schools, • Restaurants/hotels and • Submarines/bunkers Glass Structures Modules Metal/Concrete Structures Public Research Offices Movable Shelter
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EDEN ‐ Partners
EDEN ‐ Space Research
EDEN ‐ Ground Tes ng
EDEN ‐ Spin‐offs
DLR ‐ Ins tute of Space Systems
Department of System Analysis Space Segment (SARA)
Robert‐Hooke‐Str. 7 D‐28359 Bremen
Contact: Daniel Schubert
+49 421 24420 1136
ESA GHM for Space System DLR C.R.O.P. ESA Na onal Partnership Ini a ve (NPI)
The ESA GHM project is one part of European ac vi es focused on developing a regenera‐
ve life support system (LSS). The cul va on of higher plants can make an essen al role
within a bio‐regenera ve LSS since it can contribute to all major func onal aspects in clos‐
ing different loops within a habitat.
The research project C.R.O.P. (Combined Regenera ve Organic‐food Produc on) is a com‐
bined DLR project of the Ins tute of Aerospace Medicine and the Ins tute of Space Systems.
The goal is to develop a bio‐regenera ve LSS with the main focal point on urine degrada on,
solid waste recycling and food produc on. Possible areas where C.R.O.P. systems can be em‐
ployed are agriculture processes and in households. The C.R.O.P project will research the
following areas:
ESA NPI (Networking/Partnering Ini a ve) supports work carried out by Universi es and re‐
search ins tutes on advanced technologies with poten al space applica ons.
A DLR affiliated topic for the ESA NPI is the Combina on of Physico‐Chemical Life Support Sys‐
tems with Space Greenhouse Modules for higher loop closure at different internal pressure
levels. It will focus on the following areas:
Analogue Tes ng @ Antarc ca GHM Subsystem & Infrastructure Development Habita on Simula on ASG Antarc c Greenhouse
The Antarc c GHM (performed by the DLR Advanced Study Group) comprised all necessary
system and subsystems needed for the cul va on of different crops for a remote research
sta on at the South Pole. The focus of this inves ga on was the es ma on of mass flows
and output of an container GHM
EDEN Laboratory
The EDEN laboratory, established in spring 2013, allows the DLR staff to experimentally in‐
ves gate plant cul va on under closed environments. The research objec ves are the devel‐
opment of customized LED panels, the crea on of light recipes for different plant species and
preparatory ac vi es (e.g. plant compartment design) for a future container‐shaped green‐
house module.
CEADSE
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Development for Space and Earth (CEADSE) project
intends to u lise the pull of space technology by advancing the readiness of CEA technolo‐
gies within GHMs. CEADSE is funded by an Interna onal Incoming Fellowship as part of the
European Marie Curie Ac ons.
FLaSH
The FLaSH (Facility of Laboratories for Sustainable Habita on) study focused on the concept
development of a closed‐loop habitat for technology tes ng, with different recycling applica‐
ons and In‐Situ Resource U liza on (ISRU) processes.
The facility consists of an EVA terrain hall, control center, public engagement area and 12
func onal modules (e.g. Air‐, Water‐, Greenhouse‐, Sickbay‐, Living‐, ISRU Module). The main
study points were the overall configura on, equipment‐level subsystem descrip on and the
mass flow rela onships between the modules.
FLaSH 2
During the FLaSH 2 study, the design results of the first FLaSH will be further inves gated and
enhanced to achieve a detailed level ready for publica on, finding of partners and acquiring
of funding for addi onal studies and first mock‐ups and models.
DLR‐Technology Marke ng Ver cal Farming
Ver cal Farms are posited as a poten al solu on to the global food demand by allowing increased crop growth per land ar‐
ea. During a CE study, a semi closed‐loop Ver cal Farm focusing on input/output flow analysis, power demand es ma ons
and detailed cost calcula ons was designed. The study‘s objec ve was to determine the technical and economic feasibility
of a such a cul va on system.
Abstract
In 2011, the DLR Ins tute of Space Systems launched a research ini a ve called EDEN —
Evolu on & Design of Environmentally‐closed Nutri on‐Sources. The research ini a ve fo‐
cuses on bio‐regenera ve life support systems, especially greenhouse modules, and tech‐
nologies for future human‐made space habitats.
The EDEN ini a ve comprises several projects with respect to space research, ground
tes ng and spin‐offs, which are performed by a small team of enthusias c researchers. The
EDEN team has established coopera on with other European and interna onal research
groups to share research results and to work on mutual projects.
Authors: Schubert, D., Zabel, P., Poulet, L., Zeidler, C. (German Aerospace Center)
The Ver cal Farm is a 37 floor building harves ng lapia fish and 10 varie es of
fruit and vegetables. The CE study found that the Ver cal Farm produces a high
plant yield. In order for crops grown on agricultural land to match this yield, an
area 1,100 mes that of the Ver cal Farm footprint would be required.
Neumayer Sta on III in Antarc ca
Plant Cul va on Floor Layout
EDEN ATS EU‐Proposal
The EDEN ATS EU‐Proposal aims to validate
plant cul va on technologies at mul ple analogue test
sites (Neumayer Sta on III, Antarc ca; Atamaca Desert,
Chile) to support bio‐regenera ve life support systems for
future human space explora on. These technologies in‐
clude:
Structures, Mechanisms & Plant Compartment
Nutrient Delivery System
Environmental Control
Ligh ng System
The goal of the ESA Greenhouse Module for Space System project is to
design an automated produc on facility for higher plants, u lizing
mass produc on principles to minimize mass and volume as well as
power demands. The project is performed for the European Space
Agency (=> MELiSSA group).
The project will combine the different disciplines, associated with
higher plant cul va on research into a solid space‐proven concept
taking all systems engineering aspects into account
EDEN Research Scope
Design of Greenhouse Modules (GHM) for future space habitats
Development of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) tech‐nologies
GHM ground tes ng at Earth‐analogue test sites
Inves ga ons in post‐processing procedures
Interface evalua ons GHM <=> Habitat
Terrestrial spin‐offs, benefi ng ci zen on Earth
Mass streams between different habitat systems
A detailed market analysis was performed in coopera on with the DLR‐
Technology Marke ng (DLR‐TM) department. The focal point was set on ter‐
restrial applica ons, resul ng from the research findings of the EDEN ini a‐
ve. Five terrestrial spin‐off markets could be iden fied (see Figure, right) and
a proper market strategy was created upon these findings.
The five segments were analysed with respect to general applicability of the
idea, risks and market barriers, consumer preferences and pyschograms, ex‐
is ng market par cipants and projects, as well as poten al market volume
and poten al sales volume es mates.
Food Processing Facility (FPF)
The Food Processing Facility (FPF) is the general interface
between a future habitat and the greenhouse module.
Analysing the post processing procedure is an essen al
aspect considering the overall produc on cycle for gener‐
a ng food within a closed habitat on Moon/ Mars. Within
the EDEN laboratory a breadboard FPF enables certain ex‐
periments considering all aspects of the different food
produc on steps in an innova ve manner (e.g. har‐
ves ng, cleaning, cu ng, extrac ng, disinfec ng, steriliz‐
ing, boiling, drying, dehydra ng, packing and storing).
Ar st Impression of a Lunar Greenhouse Module
Nitrifica on; the conversion of ammonia from urine to a more
manageable nitrate solu on
Detoxifica on of completely molecules, such as hormones, an ‐
bodies and harmful degrada on products
Cul va on of beneficial micro‐organisms to improve plant
growth
C.R.O.P Prototypes
Design study of a Food Processing Facility (FPF),
conducted by the Technical University of Berlin
Improve readiness of green‐
house modules as part of LSS
by taking advantage of the ex‐
perience and reliability of cur‐
rent physico‐chemical (P/C) LSS.
Analyze proper interface and
buffer methodologies between
the greenhouse module and
other habitat systems, and also
at different internal atmospher‐
ic pressure levels.
Inves gate current analy cal
and mathema cal models of P/
C LSS, develop new models
when necessary.
5. Micro-scale Commercial Markets
3. Large-scale Vertical Farming Markets
4. Medium-scale Research Oriented Markets• Plant research, • Pharmaceutical- & • Seed companies • Molecular farming
2. Medium-scale Specialized Markets• Waste water treatment plants• Desalination chambers & • Refugee camps
1. Small-scale Remote Markets • Antarctic/Arctic research stations, • Very large offshore structures, • Research vessels/oil tankers, • Remote military camps, summit camps,
and work sites• Mega cities, • Abandoned buildings• Taiga regions• Desert countries
• Home farming, • Camping caravans, • Recreational boats, • Nursing homes, • Prisons, • Schools, • Restaurants/hotels and • Submarines/bunkers
Glass StructuresModulesMetal/Concrete StructuresPublicResearch OfficesMovable Shelter
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