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physics.space-ph2025
Understanding The Effects of Geotechnical Properties on Viscous Erosion Rate from Plume Surface Interactions
B. Dotson, A. St. John, R. Hall +3
With humans returning to the Moon under the Artemis program, understanding and mitigating effects from Plume Surface Interactions (PSI) will be essential for the protection of pers…
physics.space-ph2024
Cohesion and Shear Strength of Compacted Lunar and Martian Regolith Simulants
B. Dotson, D. Sanchez Valencia, C. Millwater +4
Shear strength and cohesion of granular materials are important geotechnical properties that play a crucial role in the stability and behavior of lunar and Martian regolith, as wel…
physics.space-ph2024
A new launch pad failure mode: Analysis of fine particles from the launch of the first Starship orbital test flight
B. Dotson, P. Metzger, J. Hafner +13
This study examines the characteristics, composition, and origin of fine particle debris samples collected following the launch of the first Starship orbital test flight, which sug…