Lunar Rover Component Optimisation

Our approach integrates advanced computational techniques to accurately represent materials and predict their behaviour under lunar conditions. By validating our models and employing optimization techniques, we improve the durability and performance of lunar rover components in the challenging lunar environment.

This presentation explores the significant challenges involved in lunar exploration missions, with a focus on landing at the lunar South Pole. The rugged terrain, extreme temperatures, and limited sunlight in this region pose formidable obstacles. Compounding the difficulty is the lack of comprehensive data about the lunar South Pole, hindering accurate assessments of potential landing sites and complicating mission planning. Additionally, the harsh lunar environment demands meticulous material selection and engineering design tailored to withstand the conditions. The absence of materials specifically designed for the lunar surface, coupled with limited data on material behavior and radiation damage, presents another hurdle. To overcome these challenges, the presentation introduces a novel multiscale…