Dust Mitigation
Dust mitigation technologies protect the crew, elements, assets, and equipment from the harmful effects of dust exposure and/or contamination. The technologies outlined in this catalog are those particularly suited for logistics operations.
| Civil Space Shortfalls | SF02, SF06 |
| ESDMD Architecture-Driven Technology Gaps | 0801, 0802 |
| Primary Technology Taxonomy | TX07.2.5, TX13.4.5 |
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Electrodynamic Dust Shield
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Description Clears dust off surfaces and prevents accumulation by using a pattern of electrodes to generate a non-uniform electric field over the surface being protected. Applicable to both Moon and Mars Potential Use Cases TRL: 7 |
Lunar Electrostatics and Dust Mitigation (LEDM) Tool
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Description A handheld static ionizer tool for astronauts to remove dust and neutralize electrostatic charge from materials in a lunar environment Potential Use Cases TRL: 4 |
Bendable Electrodynamic Dust Shield (Hedgefog Research, Inc.)
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Description Thin-film, Bendable Electrodynamic Dust Shields that allow for continuous dynamic bending over compound curvatures Potential Use Cases TRL: 5 |
Dust Tolerant Joints (Triton Systems Inc.)
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Description Innovative bearings solutions for contaminant-rich environments to design and fabricate dust tolerant joints Potential Use Cases TRL: 4 |
Dust Mitigation for Flexible Solar Arrays
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Description Vibromechanical dust mitigation technology for flexible solar arrays Potential Use Cases TRL: 5 |
Thermal Radiator With Electrodynamic Dust Shield (Treds)
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Description Integration of electrodynamic dust shield technology (EDS) with thermal radiators to prevent dust buildup while improving radiator performance and lifetime Potential Use Cases TRL: 4 |
Lunar Dust Filter for Spacecraft Atmospheres (Blazetech)
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Description Self-cleaning staged dust filter for spacecraft air purification in cabin and airlock chambers Potential Use Cases TRL: 4 |
Electrodynamic Dust Shield – SEALS
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Description Seals (e.g., O-rings) with active self-cleaning capabilities via electrodynamic dust shielding Potential Use Cases TRL: 4 |
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