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Dataset for: Microgravity Penetrometry Flight Campaign in Support of MMX Sampler Science Exploitation

https://doi.org/10.5878/yvsp-1a71
This dataset includes penetration data collected from a parabolic flight experiment described in Smyth-Moore et al. 2025: "Microgravity Penetrometry Flight Campaign in Support of MMX Sampler Science Exploitation". Data includes Reaction Force and penetration depth measurements for penetrometer penetrations, separated for each individual penetrometer, plus video footage obtained of each penetration for each parabola. A key is provided to understand which specific set of data is related to the penetration that has a specific penetration velocity, tip shape and sample material.
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Data files

  • ReactionForce_ExtensionDepth_Data.zip
    7.84 MiB
  • Videos.zip
    718.16 MiB

Documentation files

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Experiment

Description of the mode of collection:

This data was collected by a penetrometry experiment on a parabolic experiment. The tools used to measure the data was video cameras for video footage, force sensors to measure reaction force and linear actuators to measure extension distance.

Time period(s) for data collection:

2020-12-13 - 2025-03-20

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Temporal resolution:

90 second

Spatial resolution:

0 metres scale 0

Sample

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University of Tokyo Simulant- Simple Version (UTPS-S)

Description of sample:

A regolith simulant developed by the University of Tokyo to simulate the surface mechanical properties of Phobos.

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Silica Glass Beads

Description of sample:

Silica Glass beads of sizes 600 micron to 5 mm in diameter.

Instrument

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Force Sensor

Description of the instrument:

A force-sensing resistor is a material whose resistance changes when a force, pressure or mechanical stress is applied.

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Linear Actuator

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A linear actuator is an actuator that creates linear motion (i.e., in a straight line), in contrast to the circular motion of a conventional electric motor. A linear actuator can record the extension depth of the actuator.

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Video Camera

Description of the instrument:

A video camera is an optical instrument that captures videos.

Administrative information

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Space Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

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2022-00308

Funding information:

This project received support by Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA). DNR:2022-00308

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Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2025:

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Relations

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Surface environment of Phobos and Phobos simulant UTPS.Opens in a new tab

Publications

Citation:

Smyth-Moore et al., Microgravity Penetrometry Flight Campaign in Support of MMX Sampler Science Exploitation, Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, 2025)

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doris
Luleå University of Technology
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