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Waverider - Development of Dynamic Dust Remover using Electrodynamic Waves
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Description
Develop and optimize mechanism for removing dust off all surfaces regardless of electrical resistance (EDS only works with electrically insulative surfaces) and surface texture. This will use a moving conductor (e.g. wire) that is given an electrodynamic AC signal to remove dust off surfaces.
Benefits
Show dust removal on metal, statically dissipative, and insulative surface. Optimize design so there is minimal dust remaining on surface with the fewest passes over the surface.
Details
| Technology area | Exploration Destination Systems > Mission Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Supportability > Particulate Contamination Prevention and Mitigation |
| Program | Center Innovation Fund: KSC CIF (KSC CIF) |
| Lead organization | Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Start date | 2025-10-01 |
| End date | 2026-09-30 |
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