Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 2002
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2002mbns.conf...18g&link_type=abstract
The Moon Beyond 2002: Next Steps in Lunar Science and Exploration, p. 18
Computer Science
Remote Sensing, Lunar Maria, Lunar Topography, Data Processing, Ring Structures, Basalt, Structural Basins
Scientific paper
In a continuing study of mare basalts and factors affecting their composition, volume, and eruption duration (e.g., incorporation of K-U-Th), we examine the compositions of mare basalts and nonmare units on the floor of Australe Basin. This pre-Nectarian basin is located on the southeastern limb of the Moon (52 S, 95 E), far removed from Th-enriched proximal and possible antipodal Imbrium ejecta. Australe, although one of the oldest basins, lacks younger superposed basins like those found in South Pole-Aitken Basin. Structurally, Australe exhibits two poorly preserved ring structures, an interior ring approximately 550 km and an exterior rim approximately 880 km. Lacking well-defined ring structures, the Australe Basin is most readily apparent because of its quasi-circular collection of numerous separate basalt deposits. Basalt deposits within the Australe Basin cover about one-third of the basin surface area inside the main topographic rim.
Gillis Jeffery J.
Jolliff Brad L.
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