1. Final Report for Creative 3D Plant Optimization (C3PO) System
- Author
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Timothy Taylor, Jackson Graham, Scott Jones, Iren Bencze, Ryan Summers, Shelby Berrett, Carter Bodnar, Joanna Boyd, Jake Brockwell, Rebecca Brown, Emily Burgett, Kaitlin Burnash, Logan Crawford, Camille Daniels, Amanda Dennis, Jaci Fielding, Crystal Fowler, Dallin Gividen, Camren Hansen, Skyler Heiner, Brandon Furman, Cameron LeBaron, Nicholas Narrell, Ty Nicholas, Adreann Peel, Andrew Poulos, David Redd, and Joshua Wallace
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Life Sciences (General) ,Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration ,Computer Programming and Software - Abstract
Utah State University (USU) and the University of Alabama’s (UA) X-Hab design project created a 3D printed substrate to facilitate plant growth in a microgravity environment. The design team proposed a 3D printed substrate that would allow the plants to have a root support matrix, necessary oxygen flow, and a passive water and nutrient delivery system. This substrate was designed to easily integrate into NASA’s Veggie and Advanced Plant Habitat platforms. 3D printed components are easily replaceable at a relatively low cost. In addition, since research and development has moved to using 3D printers in space, any needed garden components for the blocks could be easily re-printed while in orbit.
- Published
- 2023