Influence of Ice on Velocity of Waves in Regolith

Xiangwu Zeng, Xu Yang

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Abstract

One of the top priorities in exploring planets and moons in the solar system is to find the existence of water as it is a basic resource for human habitation and a feed material to make fuel. In many likely locations, water will exist in form of ice crystals scattered among the voids between granular particles. Developing a reliable and simple technique to detect the existence of ice crystals can bring significant benefits to such exploration missions. In this study, wave velocity measurement is conducted on soil samples with different water contents so as to investigate the influence of ice crystals on the measured wave velocities. A wide range of water contents are used in the experiment to establish trend lines for the influence. The goal is to establish basic science principles for future surface exploration on the moon or Mars in hope of detecting the existence of ice in the regolith using the data of wave velocity measurement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEarth and Space 2018
Subtitle of host publicationEngineering for Extreme Environments - Proceedings of the 16th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
EditorsRamesh B. Malla, Robert K. Goldberg, Alaina Dickason Roberts
Pages61-67
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780784481899
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event16th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments, Earth and Space 2018 - Cleveland, United States
Duration: 9 Apr 201812 Apr 2018

Publication series

NameEarth and Space 2018: Engineering for Extreme Environments - Proceedings of the 16th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments

Conference

Conference16th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments, Earth and Space 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCleveland
Period9/04/1812/04/18

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