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Description
Both in manned and robotic exploration the crew protection and reduction of material degradation are key aspects in lunar (or Mars) surface applications. One of the main risks is caused by the exposal and interaction with lunar regolith and dust. Whereas the CHARON project (dedicated presentation) is focusing on the removal of dust from complex structures the DEAR project focus on the contamination caused performance risks studies (dedicated presentation) and use of E-fields for regolith transportation. Within the presentation the development and results of multi electrode systems and optimization of electric pulse applications for high efficient regolith momentum transfer will be shown. The laboratory mock up based results are presented addressing application like electronic conveyor belts and cleaning of for example solar cells or radiators. The multiparameter investigations are accompanied by dedicated simulations, mandatory to transfer concepts into potential lunar applications. Project is co funded by ESA.
