Mars Kites for Human Habitation
by William Byron (Joe) Poston, Ph.D., (No affiliation information available.)
pp. 47-57, (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40625(203)6)
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| Document type: |
Conference Proceeding Paper |
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Space 2002 and Robotics 2002 |
| Abstract: |
A study to determine the possibilities of melting the ice and snow at Mars polar regions to create an atmosphere for human habituation. Utilizing silver plated Parabolic Reflectors (Kites) to re-direct (concentrate) the sun’s energy to create warmth at the Mars north pole to melt the snow and ice for Earth-like features. |
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