It is known from the Apollo Era that planetary dust poses many challenges for future space exploration. Lunar dust was shown to be one of the complex challenges to overcome for missions on the moons surface due to its adherance to materials and fine partciulate nature. Dust mitigation strategies and technologies are vital as we continue to persue further plans to explore planets outside of our own. Ongoing research into the effects of lunar dust contamination is widespread across the space industry and the development of new mitigation technologies will shape future surface exploration missions.
This 2 day workshop aims to continue knowledge sharing in the planetary dust community across Europe and provide a platform for scientists, engineers and experts to share their knowledge and research regarding planetary dust, with an emphasis on lunar dust. The workshop will cover planetary dust properties, contamination effects, and mitigation strategies as well as defining gaps in current research.
The workshop will consist of keynote lectures, short presentations and poster sessions, plus the opportunity for networking and discussion.
