Penetration Analysis of High-Frequency Vibro-Based Probes in Granular Media Using the Discrete Element Method
Publication: Earth and Space 2022
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Due to payload limitations in space missions, light and compact investigation tools should be developed for subsurface exploration on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Here, we aim to investigate the effects of high-frequency vibrations on reducing the overhead load required for the penetration of a typical probe into granular media. The discrete element method is used to examine the effect of vibration frequency, mode, and the probe's head on penetration resistance. The results show that employing high-frequency vibration is a promising technique for overcoming the payload limitations for subsurface investigation in remote areas.
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