Using the New Views of the Moon Initiative to Define Future Missions: The Lunar Seismic Network

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Jan 2002

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The Moon Beyond 2002: Next Steps in Lunar Science and Exploration, p. 40

Computer Science

Lunar Core, Lunar Evolution, Lunar Mantle, Mission Planning, Remote Sensing, Moonquakes, Seismographs

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The New Views of the Moon initiative is unprecedented in the history of lunar research because it has integrated remotely sensed and sample data in its approach to synthesizing lunar research over the last 30+ years. The integration of remotely sensed and sample data has clearly demonstrated what we know and, maybe more importantly, what we don't know about the Moon. Most significantly, it has helped to crystallize fundamental scientific questions that still need to be addressed and lessons learned from our study of the Moon and provides an invaluable road map for our exploration of the inner planets. The results of the New Views initiative highlight in explicit detail just how little we know about the nature of the lunar interior. While innovative modeling approaches have refined the original data, comprehensive and definitive interpretations of the lunar mantle remain elusive and fundamental questions regarding lunar origin, evolution, and structure remain unanswered. These include: What is the structure and thickness of the crust on the lunar near and far sides? Are crustal structure changes gradational or are distinct domains present? Is the approximately 500 km discontinuity a moon-wide phenomenon (magmasphere vs. magma ocean)? Do seismic data in the middle and deep lunar mantle define a unique garnet signature? What is the lunar core made of and how extensive is it? Are the core and mantle completely solid or do plastic zones still persist? Are nests producing Moon-quakes present on the far side?

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