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isn't regolith microscopic and sharp? A sealed ball that rolls around is one thing, but wouldn't a non-sealed ball just get its motor shredded pretty quickly?
by knodi123 3y ago
isn't regolith microscopic and sharp? A sealed ball that rolls around is one thing, but wouldn't a non-sealed ball just get its motor shredded pretty quickly?
- serf 3y agoI remember reading before that given the consistency and weight of moon dust that electrostatic protection of assets is viable. I guess the concept would be to surround the motors in a electrostatic force that results in propulsive removal of particulates away from the drivetrain. I don't know if it has been practically used.
- knodi123 3y agoah, nice tip! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576523001133 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00945...