Flexible Mechanical Conveyors for Regolith Extraction and Transport
TBMG-16957
08/01/2013
- Content
A report describes flexible mechanical conveying systems for transporting fine cohesive regolith under microgravity and vacuum conditions. They are totally enclosed, virtually dust-free, and can include enough flexibility in the conveying path to enable an expanded range of extraction and transport scenarios, including nonlinear drill-holes and excavation of enlarged subsurface openings without large entry holes.
- Citation
- "Flexible Mechanical Conveyors for Regolith Extraction and Transport," Mobility Engineering, August 1, 2013.