Advances in Computational Design
Volume 4, Number 2, 2019, pages 141-153
DOI: 10.12989/acc.2019.4.2.141
Simulating and evaluating regolith propagation effects during drilling in low gravity environments
Patrick C. Suermann, Hriday H. Patel and Luke D. Sauter
Abstract
This research is comprised of virtually simulating behavior while experiencing low gravity effects in advance of real world testing in low gravity aboard Zero Gravity Corporation
Key Words
space regolith; space construction; zero gravity; space drilling; computational design; static stress analysis
Address
Patrick C. Suermann, Hriday H. Patel:Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University
Francis Hall 321D, 3137 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3137
Luke D. Sauter: Department of Astronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy,
HQ USAFA/DFAS, 2354 Fairchild Dr., USAFA, CO 80840