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Geologic mapping of the lunar south pole quadrangle (lq-30)
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Petro, N. E. Berman, D. C. Mest, S. C. |
| Copyright Year | 2010 |
| Description | In this study we use recent image, spectral and topographic data to map the geology of the lunar South Pole quadrangle (LQ-30) at 1:2.5M scale [1-7]. The overall objective of this research is to constrain the geologic evolution of LQ-30 (60 -90 S, 0 - 180 ) with specific emphasis on evaluation of a) the regional effects of impact basin formation, and b) the spatial distribution of ejecta, in particular resulting from formation of the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin and other large basins. Key scientific objectives include: 1) Determining the geologic history of LQ-30 and examining the spatial and temporal variability of geologic processes within the map area. 2) Constraining the distribution of impact-generated materials, and determining the timing and effects of major basin-forming impacts on crustal structure and stratigraphy in the map area. And 3) assessing the distribution of potential resources (e.g., H, Fe, Th) and their relationships with surface materials. |
| File Size | 347610 |
| Page Count | 2 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_20110002763 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t7gr1wp74 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2010-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Temporal Distribution Lunar Maps Geological Surveys Ejecta Structural Basins Emission Spectra Topography Stratigraphy Lunar Surface Paleontology Crusts Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
