Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000srrt.conf....7b&link_type=abstract
Space Resources Roundtable II, p. 7
Physics
Platinum, Planets, Extraction, Drilling, Mining, Planetary Cores, Water, Metals, Hibernation, Gravitation, Estimating, Diamonds, Commodities, Comets, Carbonaceous Chondrites
Scientific paper
Space Resource Utilization involves the active identification and mining of planetary bodies for commodities ranging from platinum group metals to water, such as might be realized from a dormant comet or carbonaceous chondrite like 1998 KY26, estimated to contain over 1 million gallons of water. Some proposed ET mining processes require access to sub-surface "mining zones" ranging from 10 to 200 metres and beyond. The technology used must support the identification, mining and extraction processes and must operate in milli-gravity, airless and extreme environments. This paper proposes the use of the diamond core drilling apparatus as a multi-purpose enabling technology for any extra-terrestrial sub-surface resource utilization. It specifically examines the mechanics of Diamond Drill Coring and addresses the issues required to adapt the technology to space based operations.
Boucher Dale S.
Dupuis Erick
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