Research Article

Calculation of the Influence Zone for Planetary Sampling Based on DEM Simulation

Table 2

Microscopic parameters selected for simulation of FJS-1 in loose condition.

ParametersValueParametersValue

Time increment (s)Particle size (cm)0.25-0.5
StepsNumber of elements6
(cm/s2)-980 (earth gravity)Normal stiffness (N/cm)10
Number of particles8000Shear stiffness (N/cm)10
(cm/s2)2.93Particle friction angle (°)10