What Is Lunar Regolith-Shielded Cabling? What Are The Outstanding Advantages?

First of all, I have to talk to you about what this "Lunar -" is. In fact, it is a kind of cable that uses the soil on the moon, that is, the lunar soil, as a shielding layer, which is mainly used to transmit electrical signals and electrical energy between the various devices on the surface of the moon.

The most important highlight of this kind of cable is the local material ! Extract useful ingredients from the soil of the moon to create shielding layers, so you don’t have to work hard to transport materials from the earth, which can save the cost of the old man and the old man.

So what's the point of it?

1. Super radiation resistance : the messy oxides, silicates and other substances in the lunar soil can block the high-energy particles of the universe outside, and the signals in the cable will not be disturbed in a mess.

2. Thermal stability is not to be picked : the temperature on the moon surface can be several hundred degrees worse during the day and night, but it can work normally in such an extreme place for a long time. It is amazing!

3. Mechanical strength is quacked : it can withstand the friction of the tiny dust on the moon, and the stretching and pulling of the equipment when it moves, making it less delicate.

When applying it in practice, you should pay attention to these tips:

The moon soil must be sieved first, and the large stones and useless impurities must be removed, as fine as a sieve.

The sintering heat must be mastered well. The temperature is not good enough. If it is too high, it will be in vain. It must be based on the best parameters produced by the experiment.

The thickness of the shielding layer cannot be easily messed with. If it is too thin, it will not act as a shielding function. If it is too thick, it will waste materials and will be extremely heavy.

Here are a few questions you may ask:

Q: How much money can you save using lunar soil as a shielding layer and compared with the metal shielding brought by the earth?

Answer: According to preliminary calculations by those who are studying this, you can save at least more than 30% of the launch cost! This is not a small number! Because every extra kilogram of spacecraft weighs, the fuel burns during launch is much more.

Q: How long can it last? Will it break soon?

Answer: In the experiment of simulating the lunar environment on Earth, people have tested it. Under normal circumstances, it is completely fine to use it for 10 years and 8 years, but it is much stronger than some temporary cables.

I personally rushed to see that this kind of lunar soil shielded cable will definitely be of great use in the future construction of lunar bases. The prospects are bright and it is a particularly reliable technical route.