Feasibility Study of an Arctic Food Producing Facility.

This report demonstrates the feasibility of constructing an air-transportable hydroponic growth module for the year round production of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers for up to 100 people located in remote northern communities. Preliminary comparative costs and technical considerations are present...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Day,D R, Landolt,J P
Other Authors: DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1978
Subjects:
Food
Food Service and Nutrition
*FOOD PROCESSING
*HYDROPONICS
COST ANALYSIS
FACILITIES
CANADA
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
ILLUMINATION
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
HEATING
ARCTIC REGIONS
AIR TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Arctic
Canada
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA055401
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA055401
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Summary:This report demonstrates the feasibility of constructing an air-transportable hydroponic growth module for the year round production of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers for up to 100 people located in remote northern communities. Preliminary comparative costs and technical considerations are presented for several different sized modules. (Author)

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