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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2021
Trans Astronautica Corporation, Lake View Terrace, CA (US);
Joel C. Sercel, Lake View Terrace, CA (US);
Philip J. Wahl, Altadena, CA (US);
Craig E. Peterson, Los Angeles, CA (US);
James G. Small, Sonoita, AZ (US);
Trans Astronautica Corporation, Lake View Terrace, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and apparatus are disclosed for mining the permafrost at the landing sites using radiant gas dynamic mining procedures. The systems can comprise a rover vehicle with an integrated large area dome for cryotrapping gases released from the surface and multi-wavelength radiant heating systems to provide adjustable heating as a function of depth. Various antenna arrays and configurations are disclosed, some of which can cooperate for a specific aiming or targeting effect.