L3-DST-CLEAN-MECH
ESSENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
Level 3 · hardware
Mechanical Brush/Wiper
Robotic Brush + Wiper Mechanical Dust Removal
Robotic brush + wiper system mechanically removing accumulated dust from surfaces that EDS alone cannot fully clean (radiators, optical windows, articulated mechanisms).
Purpose
Robotic brush + wiper system mechanically removing accumulated dust from surfaces that EDS alone cannot fully clean (radiators, optical windows, articulated mechanisms).
Context
Child of L2-DST-CLEAN within the Lunar Ark system
Principles
- ▸Soft-bristle brushes with conductive bristles (dissipate charge)
- ▸Microfiber wipers for optical surfaces
- ▸Robot-mounted on L1-ROB platform
- ▸Coordinated with EDS for maximum effectiveness
- ▸Vacuum-tight brush enclosure
Typical implementations
- ▸Mars rover dust removal tools
- ▸Apollo lunar surface brushes (heritage)
- ▸Industrial cleaning robotics
Lunar considerations
- ▸Mechanical brushing complements EDS for cohesive dust
- ▸Long-life conductive bristles
- ▸Robot-attached for site-wide reach
Specifications
Functional
| primary function | Robotic brush + wiper system mechanically removing accumulated dust from surfaces that EDS alone cannot fully clean (radiators, optical windows, articulated mechanisms). |
| cleaning efficiency percent | 99 |
| throughput m2 per hour | 5 |
Physical
| mass kg | 5 |
| materials | Conductive nylon bristles, Microfiber pads, 316L SS frame |
| vacuum compatibility | True |
Operational
| power consumption w | 20 |
| thermal range c | -40, 70 |
| lifetime years | 15 |
| mtbf hours | 20000 |
Interfaces
Provides
- Deep-clean solar arrays
- Deep-clean radiators
Requires
- Mobile platform
- Activation commands
Cite this entry
Lunar Ark Codex. "Mechanical Brush/Wiper" (L3-DST-CLEAN-MECH). Retrieved 10 September 2026, from https://lunarark.com/entry/L3-DST-CLEAN-MECH
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