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As you say, direct damage from wind isn't a major risk on Mars, contrary to the book. However, dust storms do happen, and according to the article they can aff
by elihu 8y ago
As you say, direct damage from wind isn't a major risk on Mars, contrary to the book. However, dust storms do happen, and according to the article they can affect huge areas and block out most of the sunlight.
- citrablue 8y agoIs the idea that this one lasts long enough that it deposits sand on my friend's panels, and they doesn't have enough backup juice by then to move/clean it off?
- hurrrrr 8y agoFrom what I heard buildup on the panels isn't that big a deal because the wind also blows it away. But if sunlight is cut off too long the battery becomes empty and the heaters won't work anymore. So it would literally freeze to death.