Four sealing methods for encapsulating samples in 1 cm diameter thin-walled sample tubes were designed, along with a set of tests for characterization and evaluation of sample preservation capability for the proposed Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign. The sealing methods include a finned shape memory alloy (SMA) plug, expanding torque plug, contracting SMA ring cap, and expanding SMA ring plug. Mechanical strength and hermeticity of the seal were measured. Robustness of the seal to Mars simulant dust, surface abrasion, and pressure differentials were tested. Survivability tests were run to simulate thermal cycles on Mars, vibration from a Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), and shock from Earth Entry Vehicle (EEV) landing. Material compatibility with potential sample minerals and organic molecules were studied to select proper tube and seal materials that would not lead to adverse reactions nor contaminate the sample. Cleaning and sterilization techniques were executed on coupons made from the seal materials to assess compliance with planetary protection and contamination control. Finally, a method to cut a sealed tube for sample removal was designed and tested.


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    Titel :

    Sample tube seal testing for Mars Sample Return


    Beteiligte:
    Younse, Paulo (Autor:in) / Acord, Katherine (Autor:in) / Aveline, David (Autor:in) / Bao, Xiaoqi (Autor:in) / Beegle, Luther (Autor:in) / Berisford, Dan (Autor:in) / Bhandari, Pradeep (Autor:in) / Budney, Charles (Autor:in) / Chandler, Erol (Autor:in) / Chen, Fei (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2014-03-01


    Format / Umfang :

    5411965 byte




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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