Considerations for the design of lunar rover structures and mechanisms for prolonged operation in the lunar environment

Details Considerations for the design of lunar rover structures and mechanisms for prolonged operation in the lunar environment Considerations for the design of lunar rover structures and mechanisms for prolonged operation in the lunar environment

Feb 1993

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AIAA, AHS, and ASEE, Aerospace Design Conference, Irvine, CA, Feb. 16-19, 1993, 7 p.

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Lunar Environment, Lunar Roving Vehicles, Dust, Failure Modes, Radiation Damage, Thermal Stresses

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This paper focuses on the design of structures and mechanisms for unpressurized and pressurized rovers that are expected to reliably operate for 15 years or more in the harsh lunar environment. Long term service life of rover structures and mechanisms are examined in the context of the characteristics of the lunar environment. The effects of lunar dust, thermal cycling, vacuum, and radiation environment on seals, composite structures, lubricants, heatings, mechanical linkages, and other moving parts are discussed.

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