Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory Overview
Overview The ESPL at NASA Kennedy Space Center is dedicated to investigations in electrostatics and surface physics problems with applications for space flight and planetary exploration. The laboratory has the capability to conduct electrostatic analyses and materials characterization to assist in the detection, mitigation, and prevention of electrostatic charge generation on space flight…
The Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory (ESPL) at NASA Kennedy Space Center focuses on studying electrostatics and surface physics to aid space flight and planetary exploration. The lab can perform analyses and characterize materials to detect, mitigate, and prevent electrostatic charge generation on spacecraft and ground support equipment. ESPL is part of Swamp Works and works on concepts, designs, technology development, demonstration, testing, and knowledge for surface systems.
One of their projects is developing a precipitator system to remove dust from the atmospheric intakes of Mars ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization) chambers. This system utilizes electrostatic forces to achieve dust removal.
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