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gr1_lrg.jpg | Lunar Simulant Atlas

Needs reviewLiterature-derived experiment

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Confidence

2

Literature sources

2

Linked simulants

20

Linked properties

Record profile

Measurement type

High-resolution image

Application

Experiment

Primary source

Comprehensive assessment of photovoltaic designs and power generation potential at the Lunar South Pole

Review state

needs review

Linked simulants

LHS-1Simulant mentioned in extracted literature tagsNeeds review LHS-1Dlunar regolith simulantNeeds review

Related properties

Particle size distributionDv (10) = 6 m; Dv (50) = 131 m; Dv (90) = 432 m100%Flowabilityimproved via spray drying100%Angle of repose36°100%Shear strengthmeasured by direct shear or shear-box testing100%CohesivenessPartially cohesive100%

Evidence snippets

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1-s2.0-S0273117724006197-gr1_lrg.jpg

Source literature

Main reference: Comprehensive assessment of photovoltaic designs and power generation potential at the Lunar South Pole

W. Sun, Q. Wang, J. Zhang, B. Zhao, L. Shi, M. Hu, M. Li, H. Yang, X. Ao, G. Pei | 2025 | Energy

DOI 10.1016/j.energy.2025.137922

The effect of particle size distribution on lunar regolith simulant angle of repose

P. Easter, J. Long-Fox, D. Britt, J. Brisset | 2024 | Advances in Space Research

DOI 10.1016/j.asr.2024.06.042

Funding grant numberEP/Y016645/1

100%

Solar irradiationCalculated using DEM and ray-tracing methods100%

IlluminationProportion of the visible solar disk over a year on Earth100%

Longest shadow timeLongest period an energy storage system must cover100%

PV panel configurationsTraditional, tracking, dual, triangular, and cylindrical panels100%

Solar irradiation simulationAccurately simulated using DEM100%

Extraction state

95%

2 sources

Needs review

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