BlogBarley: Rough data for a thought experiment on raw biological materials for a space based projected holographic additive manufacturing craft

Rough data for a thought experiment on raw biological materials for a space based projected holographic additive manufacturing (satellite and space based craft)

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Planetary harvested source:

The average biomass in one square meter of jungle, specifically a tropical rainforest, is estimated to be roughly 2 kilograms per square meter, with the highest biomass concentration typically found in the canopy layer of mature forests. In a dense tropical rainforest, the above-ground biomass in one square meter could range from several hundred kilograms to over a ton.

According to available data, the average biomass in one square meter of forest is around 4.2 kilograms in North American boreal forests, with variations depending on the specific forest type and location.

The average biomass in one square meter of ocean varies greatly depending on the location in the ocean, with the most productive areas near the coast and in upwelling zones having significantly higher biomass per square meter compared to the deep ocean, which has much less biomass. Biomass in the ocean can differ dramatically depending on factors like depth, sunlight penetration, nutrient availability, and proximity to land. Phytoplankton: Can range from a few grams to several hundred grams of carbon per square meter in surface waters.

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Planetary and space based factory farming techniques: fungi, cyanobacteria, microalgae, chitin, bacterial cellulose, silk same as below

Earth-sourced and transported:

Bacterial cellulose: Produced by bacteria, strong, flexible, and biocompatible.

Silk: Strong, lightweight, and biodegradable.

Chitin: Found in exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans, abundant and potentially usable for structural components.

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Space-grown source:

Microalgae: High growth rate, potential for biofuel production, can be genetically engineered for specific properties.

Cyanobacteria: Photosynthetic, can produce various biomolecules, adaptable to harsh environments.

Fungi: Some fungi can produce strong, lightweight materials (e.g., mycelium composites).

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