Addressing Exploration And Isru Safety Challenges For Volatile Rich Asteroids

Abstract

Asteroids with high concentrations of volatiles and organics have high potential for in situ resource utilization (ISRU) and may be a key resource for future exploration architectures for near earth objects (NEOs) and the moons of Mars. Samples of this asteroidal material are available for analysis in the form of the volatile-rich carbonaceous chondrite meteorites. The organic component of these meteorites are rich in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which can be either toxic or carcinogenic or both. To pave the way for the success of potential missions and ISRU applications, there is a need to conduct detailed studies of meteoritic PAHs that will provide the parameters necessary for developing handling protocols, design of ISRU systems, and the qualification of engineering designs.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Earth and Space 2016: Engineering for Extreme Environments - Proceedings of the 15th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments

Number of Pages

612-617

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479971.057

Socpus ID

85025628312 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85025628312

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