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Project Overview

Project Code: ED 05

Project name:

Enhancing Lunar Exosphere Model: Investigating Hydrogen-based Gas Interactions and Lunar Water Cycle Dynamics

TUM Department:

ED - Aerospace and Geodesy

TUM Chair / Institute:

Professorship of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Technologies

Research area:

Lunar Exosphere Simulation

Student background:

Aerospace / GeodesyComputer Science/ InformaticsPhysics

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Planned project location:

Lise-Meitner-Str. 9
85521 Ottobrunn
Germany

Professorship of Lunar and Planetary Exploration Technologies
TUM School of Engineering and Design
Technical University of Munich

Project Supervisor - Contact Details


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Given name:

Alexander

Family name:

Smolka

E-mail:

a.smolka@tum.de

Phone:

+49 (89) 289 - 55681

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Project Description


Project description:

One central research focus of the Professorship for Lunar and Planetary Exploration (LPE) pertains to the numerical examination of the lunar exosphere, particularly its constituent gases, primarily composed of hydrogen. Our computational model, developed in the Julia Programming language, has already found application in foundational assessments and feasibility analyses. These endeavors have effectively showcased the operational dynamics of the model framework.

The upcoming student project aims to move our lunar exosphere model toward a more advanced stage. This work involves enhancements of the existing framework by integrating an improved surface model. Within this project, students will explore the complex interactions between hydrogen-based gases and their interaction with the lunar surface, aiming to refine our comprehension of the lunar water cycle. The precise topics will be collaboratively explored and formulated during the first week based on the current progress of the ongoing research at the LPE.

The project's outcome will include a scientific manuscript describing the new insights gained during the project work.

Working hours per week planned:

30-40

Prerequisites


Required study level minimum (at time of TUM PREP project start):

3 years of bachelor studies completed

Subject related:

- Basics in physics and chemistry (most importantly the areas of thermodynamics, particle physics, and geochemistry)
- Basics in computational engineering and numerical sciences
- Programming skills, preferably in Julia

Other:

- The student shall be able to work independently as well as in a small team
- A high level of motivation

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