[HTML][HTML] A survey of research on lunar dust dispersal due to rocket plume impingement

J Kim, J Kim, BJ Lee - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, prominent spacefaring nations have redirected their attention towards the
Moon as a potential avenue for economic prospects and as a pivotal waypoint for extended …

Modeling of electrostatic and contact interaction between low-velocity lunar dust and spacecraft

Y Feng, Z Zhou, R Wang, Y Han, X Tang… - Space: Science & …, 2024 - spj.science.org
The accumulation of highly adhesive dust on spacecraft presents a serious issue to hinder
long-term extravehicular activity and the establishment of a permanent station on lunar …

Design and Validation of a Photoelectric Current Measuring Unit for Lunar Daytime Simulation Chamber

S Park, T Chung, J Kim, B Ryu, H Shin - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
Charging of the lunar surface induced by solar radiation can potentially threaten in situ
resource utilization. Associated issues include dust adhesion and material degradation …

Discrete element modeling of JLU-H lunar highland simulant

X Sun, R Zhang, H Zhang, Z Hu, W Wang… - Advances in Space …, 2025 - Elsevier
In order to accurately model the machine-lunar soil simulant interaction, this study combined
physical and simulation experiments to calibrate the discrete element simulation parameters …

Lunar dust mitigation for solar cells via ultrasonic vibrations

JJ Rittenhouse, ZL Boeringa, D Han, DS Stutts - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents piezoelectric actuator placement to induce vibration dust mitigation and
offers a solution to mitigate dust accumulation on lunar photovoltaic arrays by bonding a …

Multiphysics simulation and optimization of the in-situ beneficiation process of ilmenite minerals from lunar regolith

P Zhang, X Liu, G Liu, W Dai, H Yang, H Zheng… - Science China Earth …, 2024 - Springer
The exploration and utilization of lunar resources have become the major objectives of
future lunar exploration missions. The classified collection and processing of lunar minerals …

Investigating collision effects on lunar soil particles ejected under rocket plumes

SA Sarwar, Z Hasnain - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
As a lunar lander attempts to make a soft landing on the moon, the supersonic exhaust
plumes from the descent engine can liberate a large quantity of regolith grains off the ground …

Dust emission evaluation of the flexible metal wheel over lunar terrain and fender effect

K Zhang, J Wu, Y Zhang, J Shi - Mechanics Based Design of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The lunar rover's wheels produce substantial dust emission during movement, presenting
safety concerns for astronauts and potential equipment wear. Replicating the dust emission …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of infinite plane assumption and point charge assumption in the particle–plane electrostatic interaction model by re-expansion method and image …

Y Feng, Z Zhou, R Wang, Z Yang, XF Shen, Y Xiong - Results in Physics, 2024 - Elsevier
The solutions for the electrostatic interacting force between a particle and a plane typically
assume that the plane is infinite and the particle can be approximated as a point charge …

On the Characterization of Rover Wheel-Lunar Dust Interactions: The Dust Coating Effect

RH Freeman - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
Rover wheels will be triboelectrically charged as they move along the lunar surfa ce. Dust
particles interact with other dust particles, the triboelectric contact of which results in a …