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Dust Mitigation
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
 | 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 Active dust mitigation TRL: 7 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort  |
Lunar Electrostatics and Dust Mitigation (LEDM) Tool
 | Description A handheld static ionizer tool for astronauts to remove dust and neutralize electrostatic charge from materials in a lunar environment Potential Use Cases Mobile active dust mitigation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
Bendable Electrodynamic Dust Shield (Hedgefog Research, Inc.)
 | Description Thin-film, Bendable Electrodynamic Dust Shields that allow for continuous dynamic bending over compound curvatures Potential Use Cases Active dust mitigation over curved surfaces TRL: 5 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Dust Tolerant Joints (Triton Systems Inc.)
 | Description Innovative bearings solutions for contaminant-rich environments to design and fabricate dust tolerant joints Potential Use Cases Dust tolerant joints for logistics, mobility, robotic systems TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Dust Mitigation for Flexible Solar Arrays
 | Description Vibromechanical dust mitigation technology for flexible solar arrays Potential Use Cases Logistics, robotics, mobility element solar array dust mitigation TRL: 5 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: NASA Discover More at Techport |
Thermal Radiator With Electrodynamic Dust Shield (Treds)
 | Description Integration of electrodynamic dust shield technology (EDS) with thermal radiators to prevent dust buildup while improving radiator performance and lifetime Potential Use Cases Logistics element/asset radiator dust mitigation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
Lunar Dust Filter for Spacecraft Atmospheres (Blazetech)
 | Description Self-cleaning staged dust filter for spacecraft air purification in cabin and airlock chambers Potential Use Cases Logistics carrier vent ports TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Electrodynamic Dust Shield – SEALS
 | Description Seals (e.g., O-rings) with active self-cleaning capabilities via electrodynamic dust shielding Potential Use Cases Logistics element/asset seal dust mitigation, surface mating seal dust mitigation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
