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Would this make up the difference for the dimmer light on Mars?
by ganzuul 6y ago
Would this make up the difference for the dimmer light on Mars?
- sp332 6y agoThe white paper shows an increase of 20%, but solar irradiance on Mars is about 60% of what you can get on Earth (below the atmosphere). So it would be equivalent to 60% * 120% = 72%.
- sandworm101 6y ago60% is the total flux hitting the planet. Due to dust, the amount of light hitting the surface is generally much lower. During a dust storm, it can be as dark as an earth night.
- spooneyluv 6y agoapparently the company is working with NASA for crop growth in Lunar/Martian subterranean grow modules https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-awards-ubiqd-second-larger-contract-to-tailor-the-solar-spectrum-for-enhanced-crop-yield-for-space-missions-300967220.html https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-awards-ubiqd-s...