Modular Fission-Powered Surface Swarms for Atmospheric Compression and In-Situ Carbonation on Venus: A Near-Term Roadmap and Long-Term Fusion Integration.
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| contents | <h2>Abstract</h2> <p>This paper presents a paradigm shift in Venusian terraforming, moving from high-risk macro-engineering concepts to a resilient, decentralised <em>Surface-First</em> distributed engineering model. We introduce the framework of <strong>Dry Terraforming</strong>, which prioritises mechanical atmospheric sequestration over traditional chemical conversion. By utilising a swarm of modular, fission-powered surface processors operating via supercritical CO2 (sCO2) Brayton cycles, atmospheric carbon dioxide is mechanically compressed and reacted with basaltic regolith to form stable solid carbonates.</p> <h2>Key Quantitative Estimates</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Total Energy Requirement:</strong> Approximately 4.8 × 10<sup>25</sup> J for a 10% reduction in atmospheric mass.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Power Output:</strong> Approximately 3.05 × 10<sup>16</sup> W.</li> <li><strong>Deployment Scale:</strong> Roughly 3 × 10<sup>8</sup> modular 100 MW fission units operating over a 50-year duration.</li> <li><strong>Thermodynamic Efficiency:</strong> Net efficiencies of 25% to 30% using the sCO2 Brayton cycle at surface conditions.</li> </ul> <h2>Researcher Notes & Disclaimer</h2> <p><strong>Note on Methodology:</strong> This work is a theoretical proposal authored by an independent researcher. The mathematical models and energy balances presented herein serve as baseline estimates (e.g., the assumption of a conservative specific work constant <em>W<sub>spec</sub></em> = 10<sup>6</sup> J kg<sup>-1</sup>).</p> <p><strong>Call for Review:</strong> These figures have not undergone formal peer review. The author welcomes further scrutiny, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, and detailed mineralogical modeling from the scientific community to validate or refine the <em>W<sub>spec</sub></em> assumptions and deployment logistics.</p> <p><em>Keywords: Terraforming, Venus, Fission, Fusion, Carbon Sequestration, ISRU, Brayton Cycle</em></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Modular Fission-Powered Surface Swarms for Atmospheric Compression and In-Situ Carbonation on Venus: A Near-Term Roadmap and Long-Term Fusion Integration. Fratelli, Caio Cesar <h2>Abstract</h2> <p>This paper presents a paradigm shift in Venusian terraforming, moving from high-risk macro-engineering concepts to a resilient, decentralised <em>Surface-First</em> distributed engineering model. We introduce the framework of <strong>Dry Terraforming</strong>, which prioritises mechanical atmospheric sequestration over traditional chemical conversion. By utilising a swarm of modular, fission-powered surface processors operating via supercritical CO2 (sCO2) Brayton cycles, atmospheric carbon dioxide is mechanically compressed and reacted with basaltic regolith to form stable solid carbonates.</p> <h2>Key Quantitative Estimates</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Total Energy Requirement:</strong> Approximately 4.8 × 10<sup>25</sup> J for a 10% reduction in atmospheric mass.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Power Output:</strong> Approximately 3.05 × 10<sup>16</sup> W.</li> <li><strong>Deployment Scale:</strong> Roughly 3 × 10<sup>8</sup> modular 100 MW fission units operating over a 50-year duration.</li> <li><strong>Thermodynamic Efficiency:</strong> Net efficiencies of 25% to 30% using the sCO2 Brayton cycle at surface conditions.</li> </ul> <h2>Researcher Notes & Disclaimer</h2> <p><strong>Note on Methodology:</strong> This work is a theoretical proposal authored by an independent researcher. The mathematical models and energy balances presented herein serve as baseline estimates (e.g., the assumption of a conservative specific work constant <em>W<sub>spec</sub></em> = 10<sup>6</sup> J kg<sup>-1</sup>).</p> <p><strong>Call for Review:</strong> These figures have not undergone formal peer review. The author welcomes further scrutiny, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, and detailed mineralogical modeling from the scientific community to validate or refine the <em>W<sub>spec</sub></em> assumptions and deployment logistics.</p> <p><em>Keywords: Terraforming, Venus, Fission, Fusion, Carbon Sequestration, ISRU, Brayton Cycle</em></p> |
| title | Modular Fission-Powered Surface Swarms for Atmospheric Compression and In-Situ Carbonation on Venus: A Near-Term Roadmap and Long-Term Fusion Integration. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19492287 |