Accurately predicting the excavation force that will be encountered by digging tools on the lunar surface is a crucial element of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Based on principles of soil mechanics, this paper develops an analytical model that is relatively simple to apply and uses soil parameters that can be determined by traditional soil strength tests. The influence of important parameters on the excavation force is investigated. The results are compared with that predicted by other available theories. Results of preliminary soil tests on lunar stimulant are also reported.


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    Title :

    Calculation of Excavation Force for ISRU on Lunar Surface


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Exhibit ; 2007 ; Reno, NV, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-01-08


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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