Do you want to live on Mars?
Over the years, scientists and researchers have been studying many possibilities of terraformation on Mars. The hypothetical procedures of attaining the needed change in the planet's condition make it more possible for planet colonization.
What does terraforming mean? How can it make Mars habitable?
Terraforming is the process of providing an engineered planetary surface for a specific planet. By means of terraforming, the atmosphere and climate are deliberately altered to make the planet's surface safer and more sustainable for the human race.
The proponents of terraforming can help increase the temperature on Mars, making the liquidation of water more stable. Terraforming includes proposing the release of a variety of gases to thicken the atmosphere on Mars.
The theory of Carl Sagan on global higher temperature can help alter the climate on Mars. The goal is to increase not just the temperature but the likelihood of water on the planet's surface.
Sagan's theory can be achieved in several ways. It was suggested that the vaporization of the northern polar ice caps may result in a more livable atmosphere. The increase in temperature can be taken care of by the theory of the greenhouse effect.
The key question, however, is if there are enough greenhouse gases in Mars to increase the atmospheric pressure of the planet.
Can the atmospheric pressure on Mars level with Earth's atmospheric pressure to support the life of every human being who will live on Mars?
Although previous research shows that terraforming Mars was undeniably unrealistic and impossible to fulfill, scientists today are more persistent in making Mars a sustainable place to live in. Researchers from Harvard University, University of Edinburgh, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab have a more targeted approach to terraforming.
The researchers suggest the use of silica aerogel. According to the research, this chemical compound can mimic the Earth's atmospheric greenhouse effect.
Experiments and modeling showed that two to three centimeters of silica aerogel can produce and transmit the right amount of visible light that is enough to enable photosynthesis. It can also block the hazards of ultraviolet lights and raise the temperature above the melting point of water.
Soon, you can add "travel to mars" on your bucket list!
