CLUNGAS

We are developing a Neutron and Gamma-ray spectrometer for deploying it on the Moon and Mars, in orbit or on a lander, to find water and other volatiles of interest for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

Neutron and Gamma-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool in geophysics, and planetary science as it is the only technique that provides bulk chemical composition and elemental abundance at depth, at a range of spatial scales, which – for planetary bodies – can provide lithology, mineralogy and chemistry. Importantly, such an instrument package can identify and quantify water and other key elements relevant to assessing planetary volatile abundances and evolution, assessing radioactivity and habitability to advance sustainable human exploration.

This thesis targets a terrestrial application for nuclear decommissioning,  based on the compact demonstrator for a lunar neutron and gamma ray spectrometer. 

We want to send a Gamma-ray and Neutron Spectrometer (GRiNS) to the Moon. 

To prepare this mission, a data processing pipeline is needed. 

We want to send a Gamma-ray and Neutron Spectrometer (GRiNS) to the Moon. 

To prepare this mission, the measurement principle for abundance mapping needs to be demonstrated on Earth. 

We want to send a Gamma-ray and Neutron Spectrometer (GRiNS) to the Moon. 

To prepare this mission, we need to understand the detailed behavior of all components of the instrument. 

We want to send a Gamma-ray and Neutron Spectrometer (GRiNS) to the Moon. 

To prepare this mission, we need to understand the detailed behavior of all components of the instrument.

We are building instrumentation for mapping of the lunar surface for elemental abundance (finding water on the moon). This thesis aims on spinning off this technology for a novel moisture monitor for terrestrial applications. 

We are developing a Neutron and Gamma-ray spectrometer for deploying it on the Moon and Mars, in orbit or on a lander, to find water and other volatiles of interest for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

Neutron and Gamma-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool in geophysics, and planetary science as it is the only technique that provides bulk chemical composition and elemental abundance at depth, at a range of spatial scales, which – for planetary bodies – can provide lithology, mineralogy and chemistry. Importantly, such an instrument package can identify and quantify water and other key elements relevant to assessing planetary volatile abundances and evolution, assessing radioactivity and habitability to advance sustainable human exploration.

We are developing a Neutron and Gamma-ray spectrometer for deploying it on the Moon and Mars, in orbit or on a lander, to find water and other volatiles of interest for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).

Neutron and Gamma-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool in geophysics, and planetary science as it is the only technique that provides bulk chemical composition and elemental abundance at depth, at a range of spatial scales, which – for planetary bodies – can provide lithology, mineralogy and chemistry. Importantly, such an instrument package can identify and quantify water and other key elements relevant to assessing planetary volatile abundances and evolution, assessing radioactivity and habitability to advance sustainable human exploration.