Electrical Properties Cup (EPC) for characterizing water content of martian and lunar soils

M. G. Buehler; H. Bostic; K. B. Chin; T. McCann; D. Keymeulen; R. C. Anderson; S. Seshadri; M. G. Schaap

Electrical Properties Cup (EPC) for characterizing water content of martian and lunar soils

M. G. Buehler, H. Bostic, K. B. Chin, T. McCann, D. Keymeulen, R. C. Anderson, S. Seshadri, M. G. Schaap

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In this effort we used electrical impedance spectroscopy and a four-probe apparatus, the Electrical Properties Cup (EPC), to measure the properties of various lunar and martian soil simulants. The impedance values are characterized by a resistance-capacitor network that is used to determine the soil conductivity and dielectric constant. In this effort we measured the impedance of different types of martian soil simulants (Silica sand, Atacama Desert sand, and Moses Lake basalt) and lunar simulants. The results show that the soil impedance measurements are strongly dependent on water content and soil type and to a lesser extent particle size and electrolyte concentration. This presentation describes the experimental four-probe apparatus, procedures used to prepare the samples including soil washing and loading, and soil impedance measurements.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference
State	Published - 2006
Event	2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Big Sky, MT, United States Duration: Mar 4 2006 → Mar 11 2006

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Name	IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings
Volume	2006
ISSN (Print)	1095-323X

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Other	2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	Big Sky, MT
Period	3/4/06 → 3/11/06

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Aerospace Engineering
Space and Planetary Science

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