Theoretical and discrete element simulation studies of aircraft landing impact
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-018-0983-1
Abstract: A soft landing directly influences the safety of devices and the follow-on work of a lander. Therefore, research on the interaction between the lander and the lunar regolith is of great significance. Different from the… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; element simulation; landing impact; simulation ... See more keywords
Sintering of micro-trusses created by extrusion-3D-printing of lunar regolith inks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.11.005
Abstract: Abstract The development of in situ fabrication methods for the infrastructure required to support human life on the Moon is necessary due to the prohibitive cost of transporting large quantities of materials from the Earth.… read more here.
Keywords: micro trusses; micro; extrusion printing; lunar regolith ... See more keywords
Regolith-based additive manufacturing for sustainable development of lunar infrastructure – An overview
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.01.005
Abstract: Abstract This review discusses the development prospects of additive technologies for the manufacturing of complex technological items on the surface of the Moon under scarce resource availability and low-gravity conditions. One of the expected materials… read more here.
Keywords: development; lunar regolith; lunar; additive manufacturing ... See more keywords
Sintering of 3D printable simulated lunar regolith magnesium oxychloride cements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.03.016
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the formulation, processing, hardened state properties, and additive manufacturing of sintered 3D-printable simulated lunar regolith magnesium oxychloride (MOC) cements. Sintering of these materials up to 1200 °C leads to full decomposition of… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; regolith magnesium; lunar; printable simulated ... See more keywords
Investigation of gravity effect on penetration resistance in Tongji-1 lunar regolith simulant by centrifuge tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2018.06.002
Abstract: Abstract Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) are usually performed on the lunar regolith simulant on the Earth to study the geotechnical characteristics of lunar soil, which will be then used for the possible human activities on… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; gravity effect; penetration; gravity ... See more keywords
Performance verification of Lunar Regolith Penetrating Array Radar of Chang’E-5 mission
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2018.12.012
Abstract: Abstract Lunar Regolith Penetrating Array Radar (LRPR) is one main payload of the Lander for Chinese Chang’E-5 (CE-5) mission. It is used to support the drilling and sampling device and to detect lunar regolith thickness… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; array; performance; verification ... See more keywords
A flow sheet for the conversion of lunar regolith using fluorine gas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2020.01.014
Abstract: Abstract This work reviews and expands upon the previous fluorination processes for in situ production of oxygen and silicon from lunar regolith. The process units were simulated and a flow sheet was developed to determine… read more here.
Keywords: sheet conversion; flow sheet; lunar regolith; regolith ... See more keywords
Digital light processing of lunar regolith structures with high mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.12.049
Abstract: Abstract It is highly desirable to establish an extraterrestrial base on the moon due to its practicality and scientific significance in the future space explorations, which promotes aerospace scientists to propose many conceivable fabrication methods.… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; processing lunar; mechanical properties; light processing ... See more keywords
Microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties of microwave-sintered KLS-1 lunar regolith simulant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.06.098
Abstract: Abstract KLS-1 Lunar regolith simulant was microwave sintered to explore its potential applicability in future lunar construction. The effects of sintering temperature on linear shrinkage, density, porosity, and microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties were investigated.… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; kls lunar; microstructural mechanical; microwave sintered ... See more keywords
Vacuum sintering behavior and magnetic transformation for high-Ti type basalt simulated lunar regolith
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2020.113810
Abstract: Abstract Lunar regolith in-situ utilization receives increasing attentions due to development of lunar exploration research. The complex composition of lunar regolith leads to its complicated phase reaction and composition evolution at high temperature, whereas few… read more here.
Keywords: lunar regolith; regolith; type basalt;
Thermogravimetric analysis of chemical reduction processes to produce oxygen from lunar regolith
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2019.104795
Abstract: Various processes exist for extracting oxygen from lunar regolith via chemical reduction for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU). Reduction with hydrogen, methane, possibly carbon monoxide, or gas mixtures are the processes that have predominantly been studied… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen lunar; reduction; lunar regolith; regolith ... See more keywords