Systems and methods for radiant gas dynamic mining of permafrost
US11566521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/72
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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