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Hydroponics vs . microgravity

Hydroponics vs . microgravity. Co -Principal Investigators: Zachary FitzGerald, Ronnie Gibson, Jonathan Rocha, & Michael Zapcic. Introduction. Personal Background Information Hydroponics vs. Microgravity Summary Rationale. What is Hydroponic Farming?. Definition of hydroponics

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Hydroponics vs . microgravity

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  1. Hydroponics vs. microgravity Co -Principal Investigators: Zachary FitzGerald, Ronnie Gibson, Jonathan Rocha, & Michael Zapcic

  2. Introduction • Personal Background Information • Hydroponics vs. Microgravity Summary • Rationale

  3. What is Hydroponic Farming? Definition of hydroponics Pros of hydroponics Cons of hydroponics

  4. Our Experiment • Observations • Question • Hypothesis • Investigation Plan

  5. Our ExperimentDesign • Volume 1: Nutrient Enriched Solution • Volume 2: Lettuce Seeds • Volume 3: Formalin

  6. Experiment Timeline Arrive at International Space Station Depart from International Space Station Observe germination for 9 days . Analyze results Release second clamp Lift off into space Release first clamp Arrive Earth

  7. References • HSP New Jersey Science. Harcourt School Publishers , version 5 • www.hydroponicfarming.com • www.ssephydroponics.com • http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CCD/introsheets/hydrolettuce.pdf • Monmouth Medical Center Barnabas Center • http://www.barnabashealth.org/Monmouth-Medical-Center.aspx • T & M Engineering Associates • http://www.tandmassociates.com Thank you!

  8. Conclusion • We have presented: • Details of our experiment. • Information on Hydroponics on Earth. • Background information about researchers. • Timeline and materials needed for experiment. • Thank you for your interest in our experiment, • you have been a wonderful audience!

  9. Questions & Answers

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