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Evaluation of a pneumatic Martian soil sampler concept

Author
Schaefer, John L.
Published
Dec 15, 1994.
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1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Stencel, John M. and Neathery, James K.
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Summary
The pneumatic soil sampler concept was successfully demonstrated by penetrating a Martian simulant soil to a depth of 2 meters. Working gas pressure, composition, and pulsing were evaluated with the objective of minimizing gas usage. Also, the probe penetration force was investigated with the objective of minimizing probe weight. Gas and probe penetration force, while not yet optimized, are within the range which make the soil sampler concept feasible. While the tests described in this report did not answer all the questions and address all the variables associated with pneumatic soil sampling, valuable data experience and knowledge were gained which can be used to further develop the concept.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
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Document ID: 19950011238.
Accession ID: 95N17653.
NASA-CR-197539.
NAS 1.26:197539.
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