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The Barrel 1.0

The Barrel 1.0

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More detailed presentation and description is available in attached PDF file or in the following link (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jIRSxb_GoF7GN6scOOt2rhUVKlYzjMFJ), please look through :)

We came across different concepts and it was hard to decide on which system we going to focus. Eventually we had choose an idea which is pretty intriguing!

This system would collect moon regolith by simple principles which consists of rotational movement of the main barrel with pressure applied from the top, this would ensure that the system is collecting samples up to
10 cm deep and more;

The main components of the system are: 1) Inner filter (cylinder) 2) outside cage 3) the scoop; Inner filter
would ensure collection of small particles of moon regolith, moon surface is covered in very fine regolith
(dust, almost like a flour) by this means, that by 24 hours, the filter will collect considerable amount of moon
regolith; Outside cage would ensure and collect small rocks in 1-2 cm diameter, the slots are made with the
idea that stone could enter inside with some pressure and then will not able to escape, bigger stones just will
follow the rotational movement; The scoop has 2 roles, first is following: when system is not operating the
scoop ensures that samples inside are secure; second role of the scoop is next: when system is operating, the
scoop is rotated 180 degree and ensures rocks are pushed (which could be stuck in slots) inside the cage;
Essentially the scoop would a lift off the surface and anti-clockwise rotation of the barrel against a fixed
brush/guard on the front top be useful for clearing/cleaning any stones that have become stuck/wedged in
the slots. Just a way of maintaining and safeguarding the mining wheel.

Our team members: Eugene Juravliov, Callum Evans, Max Voloshenco and Andy Haywood;

As a team we believe that this particular system has potential success and of course more room for improvements;

HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY NASA !!!

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