Geologic Mapping of the Schrodinger Basin Area, Lunar South Pole

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Author	Mest, S. C. Arsdall, Lauren Van
Copyright Year	2008
Abstract	Introduction: In this study we use high resolution Clementine images and topographic data to map the geology and geomorphology of a 90 degree quandrangle near the lunar south pole. This study is part of a larger effort to map the south polar region (Lq30) to 60o S at 1:2.5M scale [1,2] in accordance with the USGS’ Lunar Geologic Mapping Program [http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/PlanetaryMappi ng/Lunar/]. The south pole has been identified as a highpriority target for future exploration and is of interest because of the postulated occurrence of perennial ice in permanently shadowed areas. Our scientific motivation concerns characterization of the south polar terrain, which could be supplied to mission planners and integrated into analyses to assess potential landing sites.
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