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Development and Test of a Fresnel-Based Solar Concentrator for Lunar Greenhouse Applications

Development and Test of a Fresnel-Based Solar Concentrator for Lunar Greenhouse Applications. Derek Wibben Mentor: Dr. Roberto Furfaro – Systems Engineering Affiliated With: Sadler Machine Co. Introduction. Length of manned space exploration is largely based on energy availability

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Development and Test of a Fresnel-Based Solar Concentrator for Lunar Greenhouse Applications

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  1. Development and Test of a Fresnel-Based Solar Concentrator for Lunar Greenhouse Applications Derek Wibben Mentor: Dr. Roberto Furfaro– Systems Engineering Affiliated With: Sadler Machine Co.

  2. Introduction • Length of manned space exploration is largely based on energy availability • Solution: Bioregenerative Life Support System (BLSS) Popsci.com Earthsky.com

  3. Introduction • Micrometeorites strike the lunar surface at a high rate • Greenhouse must be placed underneath the lunar regolith • A lighting system is required for plant growth • Energy limitations rule out artificial lighting

  4. Himawari Solar Lighting System • Fresnel Lens • Quartz Glass Fiber-Optic Cables • Acrylic Capsule

  5. Alternative Methods • Parabolic Reflecting Dish

  6. Development and Progress • Development of combination Closed Loop and Open Loop system with Visual Basic • MD2 Stepper Motors by Arrick Robotics • Open Loop: Solar Angle algorithm • Closed Loop: Photovoltaic cells for solar tracking Arrickrobotics.com

  7. Testing and Future Plan • Testing will result in values for: • Overall Photosynthetic Efficiency • Photosynthetic Spectral Efficiency • Future Work • Photovoltaic Cells for electricity generation • Utilizing Infrared and UV light • LEDs for supplemental lighting

  8. Acknowledgements • Roberto Furfaro • Phil Sadler • Neal Barto • Gene Giacomelli • David Story • Stan, Cindy, and Dan Wibben

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