Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Oct 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jbis...35..427m&link_type=abstract
British Interplanetary Society, Journal (Space Chronicle), vol. 35, Oct. 1982, p. 427-433.
Mathematics
Logic
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Extraterrestrial Resources, Mars (Planet), Mars Environment, Planetary Bases, Space Colonies, Albedo, Atmospheric Composition, Environmental Control, Mars Atmosphere, Mars Surface, Space Commercialization
Scientific paper
The objective of terraforming is to alter the environment of a planet in order to improve the chances of survival of an indigenous biology or to allow habitation by most, if not all, terrestrial life forms. It is found that, within our Solar System, Mars is the only planet which could possibly be terraformed using foreseeable techniques. Terraforming Mars would involve two stages: first, warming the surface and increasing the surface pressure, and second, chemically altering the composition of the atmosphere. Estimates for the timescales of the first and second stage are 100 and 100,000 years, respectively. Constant technological input woul; only be required during the first stage.
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