Accession Number:

AD0258683

Title:

LUNAR DRILL FEASIBILITY STUDY

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

TEXACO INC BELLAIRE TEX

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Report Date:

1961-01-13

Pagination or Media Count:

1.0

Abstract:

A short study has been conducted to determine the feasibility of a device for producing a hole in the lunar surface. The study includes both a literature survey and an experimental program. The experimental program investigated both rotary and percussive drilling with low thrust and no flushing fluid. Rotary drilling does not appear feasible due to the lack of sufficient thrust for effective cutting. Percussive drilling, on the other hand, appears to be quite acceptable for producing the required hole and is capable of reasonable drilling rates when the cuttings are removed from the hole mechanically. Author

Descriptors:

• *DRILLING MACHINES
• *DRILLS
• *MOON
• SURFACES
• TEST EQUIPMENT

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE