Studies of the Characteristics of Probable Lunar Surface Materials

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Abstract:

This report presents the findings of a cooperative effort by scientists of the Lunar Planetary Research Branch of the Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories and of Arthur D. Little, Inc., on theoretical and experimental studies to determine the nature and most probable physical form of materials on the lunar surface. To accomplish these goals, the following efforts were performed: (1) installation of an ultra-high-vacuum system to simulate the probable lunar environment, (2) selection of material samples to simulate the probable lunar surface, (3) experimentation on and analysis of these materials in a high vacuum, (4) studies of the behavior of clean surfaces in a high vacuum, (5) measurements of electrostatic phenomena in a high vacuum, (6) measurement of thermal properties in a high vacuum, and (7) spectroscopic studies.

Author(s):
Salisbury, John W. ; Glaser, Peter E.
Author Organization(s):
LITTLE (ARTHUR D) INC CAMBRIDGE MA
Funding Organization(s):
Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force, Bedford, MA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Other
Publication Date:
1964 Jan 01
Pagination:
318

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A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Subject Categories:
Astronomy and Astrophysics; Physics
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
measurement, heat energy, physics laboratories, electromagnetic scattering, mechanics, thermal conductivity, literature surveys, refractive index, materials testing, chemistry, geometry, heat transfer, materials science, spacecraft, spectra, materials laboratories, materials processing
Update Date:
2023 Oct 05