Geotechnical and scientific characterization of lunar regolith for the purposes of lunar construction using regolith filled bags

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Abstract

As part of the LUNAR BRICS (Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction) pathfinder mission, consideration was given to complementary scientific and geotechnical sensors and instrumentation. While the ultimate goal of the mission is to demonstrate lunar construction using regolith filled bags, it is imperative to study the physical and thermal properties of the surface and sub-surface so as to better understand both the bag filler material, as well as the supporting foundation. Several science and geotechnical goals, and their supporting instrumentation, are presented in meeting these objectives.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND, 2025
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624107382
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
EventAIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND, 2025 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Jul 21 2025Jul 25 2025

Publication series

NameAIAA Aviation Forum and ASCEND, 2025

Conference

ConferenceAIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND, 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period7/21/257/25/25

Keywords

  • Ground Penetrating Radar
  • LIDAR
  • Lunar Environment
  • Neutron Spectrometers
  • Numerical Modeling
  • Optical Sensor
  • Solar Energetic Particles
  • Space Environment
  • Thermal Properties
  • Thermometers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

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