LUNAR DRILL FEASIBILITY STUDY

Abstract

A short study has been conducted to determine the feasibility of a device for producing a hole in the lunar surface. The study includes both a literature survey and an experimental program. The experimental program investigated both rotary and percussive drilling with low thrust and no flushing fluid. Rotary drilling does not appear feasible due to the lack of sufficient thrust for effective cutting. Percussive drilling, on the other hand, appears to be quite acceptable for producing the required hole and is capable of reasonable drilling rates when the cuttings are removed from the hole mechanically. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 13, 1961
Accession Number
AD0258683

Entities

Organizations

  • Texaco

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Drilling
  • Drills
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Literature
  • Literature Surveys

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster