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Excavation Methods

In order to set up a permanent habitat on the moon, trenches will need to be dug in order to cover important cables, protecting them from machinery and radiation from the sun. Building a robotic machine to accomplish this task before astronauts arrive will save money and reduce risks involved.

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Excavation Methods

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  1. In order to set up a permanent habitat on the moon, trenches will need to be dug in order to cover important cables, protecting them from machinery and radiation from the sun. Building a robotic machine to accomplish this task before astronauts arrive will save money and reduce risks involved. A backhoe-type autonomous robot is one idea that could be used for many other tasks as well Excavation Methods

  2. Wheel Trench Cutter • A wheel with lots of scoops • In front, side, or behind • Many sizes of scoops

  3. Bucket Excavator • Hydraulic arm with scoop attached to the end • Very popular

  4. Chain Trencher • Similar to Wheel trencher • Uses steel teeth attached to a chain

  5. Vibratory Plows • Creates a duct by vertically vibrating a plow blade. • Cable is laid into the duct

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