Lunar dust effects can have a significant impact on the performance and maintenance of future exploration life support systems. Filtration systems will be challenged by the additional loading from lunar dust, and mitigation technology and strategies have to be adapted to protect sensitive equipment. An initial characterization of lunar dust and simulants was undertaken. The data emphasize the irregular morphology of the dust particles and the frequency dependence of lunar dust layer detachment from shaken surfaces.


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    Title :

    Lunar Dust Characterization for Exploration Life Support Systems


    Contributors:
    J. H. Agui (author)

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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