Class
Article
College
College of Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Faculty Mentor
Tim Berk
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Lunar and Martian dust can pose a serious risk to astronauts and equipment due to the abrasive nature. A better understanding of how dust particles behave in low gravity is crucial in minimizing risks for future NASA Lunar and Martian missions.
- Existing methods are too expensive for detailed studies.
- We are developing an experimental platform that offers an affordable and robust way to study low gravity particle- laden flow.
- In this novel approach, the total body force on a dust particle is a proxy for gravitational force and can be controlled by imparting a vertical coulomb force on a charged particle in an electric field.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2024 11:30 AM
End Date
4-9-2024 12:20 PM
Included in
Apr 9th, 11:30 AM
Apr 9th, 12:20 PM
Simulating Low Gravity Particle Dynamics
Logan, UT
Lunar and Martian dust can pose a serious risk to astronauts and equipment due to the abrasive nature. A better understanding of how dust particles behave in low gravity is crucial in minimizing risks for future NASA Lunar and Martian missions.
- Existing methods are too expensive for detailed studies.
- We are developing an experimental platform that offers an affordable and robust way to study low gravity particle- laden flow.
- In this novel approach, the total body force on a dust particle is a proxy for gravitational force and can be controlled by imparting a vertical coulomb force on a charged particle in an electric field.