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Determination of the Dynamic Angle of Repose of Lunar Regolith Simulants

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Publicado en:Geosciences vol. 15, no. 6 (2025), p. 207-224
Autor principal: Pawłowski Mateusz
Otros Autores: Pietrusiak Damian, Wróbel Jakub, Kozubal Janusz
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MDPI AG
Materias:
Digital imaging
Lunar regolith
Investigations
Angle of repose
Particle size distribution
Mineralogy
Lunar surface
Regolith
Extraterrestrial environments
Image processing
Measurement techniques
Size distribution
Velocity
Cameras
Space exploration
Numerical models
Infrastructure
Moon
Mathematical models
In situ resources utilization
Methods
Resource utilization
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Resumen:The determination of the dynamic angle of repose (DAR) of lunar regolith simulants is essential for modeling material behavior during in situ resource utilization (ISRU) processes and lunar surface operations. This study presents a methodology and dedicated test rig employing digital image processing to measure DAR for seven lunar regolith simulants, representing both Mare and Highland regions. Experiments were conducted under terrestrial gravity at rotational drum speeds of 2, 5, and 10 RPM, with standardized material fill and image capture procedures. For each simulant, lower, higher, and total DAR values were recorded, indicating complex dependencies on particle size distribution, mineralogy, and rotational speed. These measurements provide a critical dataset for numerical model calibration and the simulation of regolith handling systems under lunar conditions. The findings emphasize the necessity of selecting appropriate DAR parameters based on regolith type and operational scale to ensure accurate predictions of granular flow behavior in extraterrestrial environments.
ISSN:2076-3263
DOI:10.3390/geosciences15060207
Fuente:Publicly Available Content Database