L3-DST-CLEAN-USONIC
SUPPORTING
ENVIRONMENTAL
Level 3 · hardware
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic Vibration Dust Detachment
Ultrasonic transducer applied to articulated surfaces, briefly vibrating them to detach adhered dust without contact — useful for delicate optical surfaces.
Purpose
Ultrasonic transducer applied to articulated surfaces, briefly vibrating them to detach adhered dust without contact — useful for delicate optical surfaces.
Context
Child of L2-DST-CLEAN within the Lunar Ark system
Principles
- ▸Piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer at 25-40 kHz
- ▸Contact applicator pressed to surface
- ▸Vibration detaches sub-mm dust particles
- ▸No contact with active surface (compatible with delicate optics)
- ▸Power ~30 W per active head
Typical implementations
- ▸Industrial ultrasonic cleaning (terrestrial)
- ▸Aerospace dust detachment R&D
- ▸Optical lab ultrasonic baths
Lunar considerations
- ▸Long-life piezo transducers
- ▸Robotic application via L1-ROB
- ▸Lower power than mechanical brushing
Specifications
Functional
| primary function | Ultrasonic transducer applied to articulated surfaces, briefly vibrating them to detach adhered dust without contact — useful for delicate optical surfaces. |
| frequency khz | 30 |
| amplitude um | 10 |
Physical
| mass kg | 2 |
| materials | PZT transducer, 316L SS horn, Conductive elastomer pad |
| vacuum compatibility | True |
Operational
| power consumption w | 30 |
| thermal range c | -40, 70 |
| lifetime years | 15 |
| mtbf hours | 30000 |
Interfaces
Provides
- Ultrasonic dust detachment from reflector
- Sensor optical surface cleaning
Requires
- Manipulator positioning
- Ultrasonic driver (~30 W)
Cite this entry
Lunar Ark Codex. "Ultrasonic Cleaning" (L3-DST-CLEAN-USONIC). Retrieved 10 September 2026, from https://lunarark.com/entry/L3-DST-CLEAN-USONIC
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