Fraser Cain on Nostr: Solar panel dust buildup is a big problem on Mars and has doomed several rovers and ...
Solar panel dust buildup is a big problem on Mars and has doomed several rovers and landers. This dust clings to surfaces with static electricity, making it difficult to remove by tilting the panels or brushing them off. Researchers have been testing out a new technology that could remove the dust electrostatically. They showed that 95% of particles could be removed when in direct contact with the surface of the removal system, but it doesn't work on spacesuit fabrics.
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