Technology · MATERIALS
DUST-TOLERANT MECHANISMS
Prevent abrasive particulate from disabling moving parts.
TESTINGTRL 4
01Current research
Seal, bearing and coating evaluation in regolith simulant.
02Readiness
TRL 4 — Laboratory Prototype
TRL 1
Fundamental Research
TRL 2
Technology Concept
TRL 3
Experimental Validation
TRL 4
Laboratory Prototype
TRL 5
Relevant Environment Testing
TRL 6
Advanced Prototype
TRL 7
Operational Demonstrator
TRL 8
Production Ready
TRL 9
Operational
03Potential applications
Surface vehicles
Construction equipment
04Record
NameDUST-TOLERANT MECHANISMS
CategoryMATERIALS
DivisionLSO ADVANCED ENGINEERING
StatusTESTING
Technology readinessTRL 4
Data classLSO PROGRAM DATA
05Related spacecraft