Characterization and distribution of lunar mare basalt types using remote sensing techniques

Details Characterization and distribution of lunar mare basalt types using remote sensing techniques Characterization and distribution of lunar mare basalt types using remote sensing techniques

May 1977

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Ph.D. Thesis Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge. Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

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Basalt, Distribution (Property), Lunar Maria, Lunar Rocks, Petrology, Spectroscopic Telescopes, Geochemistry, Planetary Surfaces, Reflectance, Remote Sensors, Structural Properties (Geology)

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The types of basal to be found on the moon were identified using reflectance spectra from a variety of lunar mare surfaces and craters as well as geochemical interpretations of laboratory measurements of reflectance from lunar, terrestrial, and meteoritic samples. Findings indicate that major basaltic units are not represented in lunar sample collections. The existence of late stage high titanium basalts is confirmed. All maria contain lateral variations of compositionally heterogenous basalts; some are vertically inhomogenous with distinctly different subsurface composition. Some basalt types are spectrally gradational, suggesting minor variations in composition. Mineral components of unsampled units can be defined if spectra are obtained with sufficient spectral coverage (.3 to 2.5 micron m) and spatial resolution (approximating .5 km).

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