[Bernice Daniels]

Occasionally we get work that is pretty cool but also secret so we can't talk about it. This project was just declassified so we wanted to share.

We have been making chainmail "tires" for a testing on a Lunar Rover.

I know cool hey.

The abstract article on the tires can be seen here
http://theringlord.c...l_ASTRO2010.pdf
The project has many credits including Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Canadian Space Agency (http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/index.html) and Neptec Design Group. (http://www.neptec.com/)
It was also supported by supported by a NSERC CRD program


I have posted pics in the gallery and have also linked to some of them here.
http://www.theringlo...ts&do=sc&cat=34





It was a fun little secret project (and very tricky - Lorenzo could say)

Worst case scenario someone has a really cool RC vehicle with Chainmail tires!
Hope you enjoy!

[Gwenhyver]

I.. I don't think I can put into words how in awe I am that you guys get to work with the CSA! My brain just geekslousioned! I've been a space nut since I could walk, and the only time I cried meeting someone was when I got Robert Thirsk's autograph!

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... Can I pet it?