Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990stin...9133044s&link_type=abstract
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Physics
Lunar Atmosphere, Lunar Mining, Lunar Resources, Lunar Soil, Lunar Surface, Regolith, Beneficiation, Construction, Excavation, Hydrogen, Lunar Rocks, Mineral Deposits, Oxygen
Scientific paper
Some of the basic issues that must be considered when designing a lunar mining system are outlined. A surface mining scenario is proposed which emphasizes teleoperated and automated mobile equipment. Equipment flexibility and synergism are considered paramount to allow the equipment to mine a variety of resource deposits as well as enable the mining equipment to be used as supportive construction equipment. The surface mining scenario involves the following operations: erecting prefabricated structures at the processing site; excavating regolith from an open pit; transporting and beneficiating the mined materials; extracting oxygen and hydrogen; and disposing of tailings. The lunar atmosphere and ground conditions contrast sharply with the terrestrial environment. These effects must be included in every design consideration related to lunar mining.
Podnieks Egons R.
Siekmeier John A.
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