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Marzena Damięcka-Suchocka1, Jacek Katzer2
1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Environmental and Geodetic Sciences, Koszalin University of Technology, Śniadeckich 2, 75-453 Koszalin, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Terrestrial laser scanning shows potential for lunar construction using lunar soil. Modifications are needed for scanners to work on the Moon, enabling future lunar habitats and deep space exploration.
Area of Science:
- Geological Engineering
- Space Exploration Technology
- Remote Sensing
Background:
- Permanent lunar settlements are anticipated for deep space exploration.
- Utilizing in-situ resources like lunar soil is crucial for constructing habitats.
- Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is a potential measurement technology for lunar civil engineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of terrestrial laser scanning for lunar civil engineering applications.
- To analyze the radiometric properties of lunar soil simulants using TLS.
- To identify necessary modifications for TLS deployment on the Moon.
Main Methods:
- Measurements were conducted on six lunar soil simulants (three highland, three mare) using three TLS devices (Z+F IMAGER 5016, FARO Focus3D, Leica ScanStation C10).
- Radiometric analysis of the collected datasets was the primary focus.
- Advantages and limitations of TLS for lunar applications were evaluated.
Main Results:
- The study analyzed the radiometric performance of TLS on various lunar soil simulants.
- Data provided insights into the effectiveness of TLS for characterizing lunar regolith.
- Key challenges and benefits of using TLS in a lunar environment were identified.
Conclusions:
- Terrestrial laser scanning is a viable technology for lunar civil engineering with potential modifications.
- Further research and development are needed to adapt TLS for the lunar environment.
- Successful adaptation of TLS can support the construction of lunar infrastructure and future space missions.
