Essays about: "Regolit"

Found 4 essays containing the word Regolit.

  1. 1. System Architecture for Lunar Oxygen Production from Regolith Using a Model-Based System Engineering Approach

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Kim Lamboley; [2022]
    Keywords : ISRU; MBSE; Exploration; Moon; Space; Resources; Regolith; Pyrolysis; Oxygen; Production; ISRU; MBSE; Utforskning; Månen; Rymd; Resurser; Regolit; Pyrolys; Syre; Produktion;

    Abstract : Technologies for production and utilisation of space resources are still in the early phases of development. Oxygen in particular is an interesting resource for both life-support and as propellant, and can be widely found on the lunar surface embedded in metallic oxides in the lunar soil. READ MORE

  3. 2. Classification of four mesosiderites and implications for their formation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Gabriel Zachén; [2020]
    Keywords : mesosiderites; meteorites; stony-irons; classification; textures shock; emulsion; melt droplet; Lamont Acfer 265; QUE 86900; MAC 88102; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Mesosiderites are rare stony-iron meteorites with enigmatic origins. Their unusual mix of crustal and core materials have inspired many formation theories over the last century. READ MORE

  4. 3. Compact 3D Microscopy for Planetary Exploration

    University essay from KTH/Rymdteknik

    Author : Gustav Pettersson; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : We propose using grain-of-sand-scale microscopy (1-micrometre resolution) to study the microstructure and composition of planetary material in a fast, in-situ, solid-state device. We have constructed a small and light prototype instrument (100 grams, 0. READ MORE

  5. 4. Titanium- and chromium-rich opaque minerals in condensed sediments : chondritic, lunar and terrestrial origins

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Sanna Holm; [2008]
    Keywords : Ilmenite; chrome spinel; 3He; lunar impact ejecta; source rock; Middle Ordovician; Late Eocene; ilmenit; kromspinell; impakt ejekta; källbergart; mellanordovicium; sen eocen; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Evidence from terrestrial sedimentary successions indicate that the amount of extraterrestrial material reaching Earth is not constant, but has been increased during parts of the Phanerozoic. An increase in the flux of extraterrestrial material to Earth has been proposed for the Middle Ordovician and the Late Eocene. READ MORE