LARGE IMPACT BASINS ON THE MOON
8:30 a.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Patrick McGovern
Peter Schultz
8:30 a.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Patrick McGovern
Peter Schultz
8:30 a.m. Zuber M. T. * Smith D. E. Neumann G. A. Lemoine F. G. Mazarico E. Garrick-Bethell I. Head J. W. Contribution of Major Basins to the Long-Wavelength Shape of the Moon from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) [#2022] We characterize the contribution of the largest lunar basins to the long-wavelength lunar shape using new observations from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA), as well as consideration of gravity.
8:45 a.m. McGovern P. J. * Litherland M. M. Loading Stresses and Magma Ascent In and Around Large Lunar Impact Basins: Scenarios for the Emplacement of Mare Basalts [#2724] We show that the filling of large lunar impact basins with mare basalts creates a mechanical response beyond their rims that greatly facilitates magma ascent, and discuss the implications for the evolution of various Maria.
9:00 a.m. Balcerski J. A. * Hauck S. A. II Dombard A. J. Turtle E. P. The Influence of Local Thermal Anomalies on Large Impact Basin Relaxation [#2535] Several lunar basins appear to be superisostatically compensated, yet the causes for, and the preservation of, this state are poorly understood. We investigate the role of impact and KREEP-derived thermal anomalies on large impact basin relaxation.
9:15 a.m. Namiki N. *Admittance and Correlation of Localized Gravity and Topography of Freundlich-Sharonov Basin of the Moon [#1885] New global data sets obtained by Kaguya are used to localize gravity and topography of Freundlich-Sharonov basin on far side of the Moon. Calculated admittance and correlation give clues to understand internal structure of the far side basins.
8:45 a.m. McGovern P. J. * Litherland M. M. Loading Stresses and Magma Ascent In and Around Large Lunar Impact Basins: Scenarios for the Emplacement of Mare Basalts [#2724] We show that the filling of large lunar impact basins with mare basalts creates a mechanical response beyond their rims that greatly facilitates magma ascent, and discuss the implications for the evolution of various Maria.
9:00 a.m. Balcerski J. A. * Hauck S. A. II Dombard A. J. Turtle E. P. The Influence of Local Thermal Anomalies on Large Impact Basin Relaxation [#2535] Several lunar basins appear to be superisostatically compensated, yet the causes for, and the preservation of, this state are poorly understood. We investigate the role of impact and KREEP-derived thermal anomalies on large impact basin relaxation.
9:15 a.m. Namiki N. *Admittance and Correlation of Localized Gravity and Topography of Freundlich-Sharonov Basin of the Moon [#1885] New global data sets obtained by Kaguya are used to localize gravity and topography of Freundlich-Sharonov basin on far side of the Moon. Calculated admittance and correlation give clues to understand internal structure of the far side basins.
Sets of secondary grooves and elongated craters associated with the Imbrium basin. Blue line indicates proposed trajectory axis. Purple circle corresponds to 300km radius. Colors indicate convergence along the trajectory axis: white near radial; yellow downrange; blue uprange; red = sub-parallel to trajectory axis.
9:30 a.m. Schultz P. H. * Papamarcos S. Evolving Flowfields from Imbrium and Orientale Impacts [#2480] Secondary craters and grooves from the Orientale and Imbrium Basins reveal an evolving flow field related the angle of impact. Moreover, extensions of distal grooves reveal the size of the objects that formed these basins.
9:45 a.m. Head J. W. III * Pieters C. Boardman J. Burratti B. Cheek L. Clark R. Combe J.-P. Fassett C. Green R. Hicks M. Isaacson P. Klima R. Kramer G. Lundeen S. Malaret E. McCord T. Mustard J. Nettles J. Petro N. Runyon C. Staid M. Sunshine J. Taylor L. Tompkins S. Varanasi P. The Lunar Orientale Basin: Structure and Crustal Mineralogy from Chandrayaan-1 Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Data [#1030] Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) data have provided new insight into the lunar Orientale basin and the nature of multi-ring impact basin formation, depth of sampling, impact melt characteristics, crustal structure and processes of ring formation.
10:00 a.m. Potter R. W. K. * Collins G. S. Kring D. A. Kiefer W. McGovern P. Constraining the Size of the South Pole-Aitken Basin Impact [#1700] We compare the dimensions of the compositional and gravity anomalies of the South Pole-Aitken basin with the results of hydrocode simulations of giant lunar impact basin formation to constrain the size of the SPA impact.
10:15 a.m. Sasaki S. * Ishihara Y. Araki H. Noda H. Hanada H. Matsumoto K. Goossens S. Namiki N.Iwata T. Ohtake M. Structure of the Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin from Kaguya (SELENE) Gravity/Topography [#1691] KAGUYA gravity and topography data are used to characterize the structure of South Pole-Aitken basin. Previously proposed elliptic basin shape was confirmed by crustal thickness. The thinner region with 30km crust is offset from the basin center.
10:30 a.m. Kim K. J. * Dohm J. M. Williams J.-P. Ruiz J. Yu B.-H. Hare T. M. Hasebe N. Yamashita N. Karouji Y. Kobayashi S. Hareyama M. Shibamura E. Kobayashi M. d’Uston C. Gasnault O. Forni O. Reedy R. C. Investigation of the South Pole-Aitken Basin Region using GIS and SELENE Elemental Information [#2040] Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we performed comparative analysis among stratigraphic information and the Kaguya (SELENE) GRS data of the South Pole-Aitken basin and surroundings.
10:45 a.m. Petro N. E. * Sunshine J. Pieters C. Klima R. Boardman J. Besse S. Head J. Isaacson P. Taylor L. Tompkins S. Lower Crustal Materials Exposed in the Apollo Basin Revealed Using Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Data [#1802] Moon Mineralogy Mapper data show the interior of the Apollo Basin to contain distinct anorthositic and noritic materials, which might represent unique exposures of lower crustal material that were not excavated by the South Pole-Aitken Basin (SPA).
11:00 a.m. Zeigler R. A. * Jolliff B. L. Korotev R. L. Petrography and Pairing Relationships of Lunar Meteorites Sayh al Uhaymir 449 and Dhofar 925, 960, and 961 [#1985] Similarities among their lithic clast populations definitively indicate that despite bulk compositional differences, Dhofar 925, 960, and 961 are paired and strongly suggest that SaU 449 is also paired.
11:15 a.m. Liu D. * Jolliff B. L. Zeigler R. A. Wan Y. Zhang Y. Dong C. Korotev R. L. A 3.91 Billion Year Age for Apollo 12 High-Thorium Impact-Melt Breccias: Products of Imbrium, or an Older Impact Basin in the Procellarum KREEP Terrane? [#2477] SHRIMP-II dating of zircons within fragments of Apollo 12 high-Th IMB yield 207Pb/206Pb crystallization ages of 3.913±7 Ga, the same age as the IMB lithology in lunar meteorite SaU 169, and older than the accepted age range of the Imbrium Basin.
11:30 a.m. Grange M. L. * Nemchin A. A. Jourdan F. Review of Ages of Lunar Impact Rocks: Implication to the Timing of Serenitatis and Imbrium Impacts and the LHB Model [#1275] Ages obtained on lunar breccias have been reviewed in order to isolate reliable and precise data that can be used to constrain the timing of major impacts. Revised ages for Imbrium and Serenitatis and impact rate affecting the Moon are proposed.
9:45 a.m. Head J. W. III * Pieters C. Boardman J. Burratti B. Cheek L. Clark R. Combe J.-P. Fassett C. Green R. Hicks M. Isaacson P. Klima R. Kramer G. Lundeen S. Malaret E. McCord T. Mustard J. Nettles J. Petro N. Runyon C. Staid M. Sunshine J. Taylor L. Tompkins S. Varanasi P. The Lunar Orientale Basin: Structure and Crustal Mineralogy from Chandrayaan-1 Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Data [#1030] Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) data have provided new insight into the lunar Orientale basin and the nature of multi-ring impact basin formation, depth of sampling, impact melt characteristics, crustal structure and processes of ring formation.
10:00 a.m. Potter R. W. K. * Collins G. S. Kring D. A. Kiefer W. McGovern P. Constraining the Size of the South Pole-Aitken Basin Impact [#1700] We compare the dimensions of the compositional and gravity anomalies of the South Pole-Aitken basin with the results of hydrocode simulations of giant lunar impact basin formation to constrain the size of the SPA impact.
10:15 a.m. Sasaki S. * Ishihara Y. Araki H. Noda H. Hanada H. Matsumoto K. Goossens S. Namiki N.Iwata T. Ohtake M. Structure of the Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin from Kaguya (SELENE) Gravity/Topography [#1691] KAGUYA gravity and topography data are used to characterize the structure of South Pole-Aitken basin. Previously proposed elliptic basin shape was confirmed by crustal thickness. The thinner region with 30km crust is offset from the basin center.
10:30 a.m. Kim K. J. * Dohm J. M. Williams J.-P. Ruiz J. Yu B.-H. Hare T. M. Hasebe N. Yamashita N. Karouji Y. Kobayashi S. Hareyama M. Shibamura E. Kobayashi M. d’Uston C. Gasnault O. Forni O. Reedy R. C. Investigation of the South Pole-Aitken Basin Region using GIS and SELENE Elemental Information [#2040] Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we performed comparative analysis among stratigraphic information and the Kaguya (SELENE) GRS data of the South Pole-Aitken basin and surroundings.
10:45 a.m. Petro N. E. * Sunshine J. Pieters C. Klima R. Boardman J. Besse S. Head J. Isaacson P. Taylor L. Tompkins S. Lower Crustal Materials Exposed in the Apollo Basin Revealed Using Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Data [#1802] Moon Mineralogy Mapper data show the interior of the Apollo Basin to contain distinct anorthositic and noritic materials, which might represent unique exposures of lower crustal material that were not excavated by the South Pole-Aitken Basin (SPA).
11:00 a.m. Zeigler R. A. * Jolliff B. L. Korotev R. L. Petrography and Pairing Relationships of Lunar Meteorites Sayh al Uhaymir 449 and Dhofar 925, 960, and 961 [#1985] Similarities among their lithic clast populations definitively indicate that despite bulk compositional differences, Dhofar 925, 960, and 961 are paired and strongly suggest that SaU 449 is also paired.
11:15 a.m. Liu D. * Jolliff B. L. Zeigler R. A. Wan Y. Zhang Y. Dong C. Korotev R. L. A 3.91 Billion Year Age for Apollo 12 High-Thorium Impact-Melt Breccias: Products of Imbrium, or an Older Impact Basin in the Procellarum KREEP Terrane? [#2477] SHRIMP-II dating of zircons within fragments of Apollo 12 high-Th IMB yield 207Pb/206Pb crystallization ages of 3.913±7 Ga, the same age as the IMB lithology in lunar meteorite SaU 169, and older than the accepted age range of the Imbrium Basin.
11:30 a.m. Grange M. L. * Nemchin A. A. Jourdan F. Review of Ages of Lunar Impact Rocks: Implication to the Timing of Serenitatis and Imbrium Impacts and the LHB Model [#1275] Ages obtained on lunar breccias have been reviewed in order to isolate reliable and precise data that can be used to constrain the timing of major impacts. Revised ages for Imbrium and Serenitatis and impact rate affecting the Moon are proposed.
SPECIAL SESSION: A NEW MOON:
LUNAR VOLCANISM AND IMPACT CHRONOLOGY
1:30 p.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Harald Hiesinger
Lisa Gaddis
LUNAR VOLCANISM AND IMPACT CHRONOLOGY
1:30 p.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Harald Hiesinger
Lisa Gaddis
1:30 p.m. Spudis P. D. * Bussey D. B. J. Butler B. Carter L. Chakraborty M. Gillis-Davis J. Goswami J. Heggy E. Kirk R. Neish C. Nozette S. Patterson W. Robinson M. Raney R. K. Thompson T. Thomson B. J. Ustinov E. Results of the Mini-SAR Imaging Radar, Chandrayaan-1 Mission to the Moon [#1224] The Mini-SAR imaging radar on India’s Chandrayaan-1 mission mapped more than 90% of both poles of the Moon. Scattering properties suggest that water ice is present in some permanently shadowed craters near the north pole.
Fig. 1. (A) Ina interior exhibits bulbous smooth elevated terrain surrounded by rougher lower floor materials. Horizontal arrow locates largest crater visible in Fig. 1A, vertical arrow indicates irregular crater truncated in bottom of Fig. 2B. Scale bar 1 km, north is up [M113921307L/R], Sun is from the right, location of B indicated by white box. (B) Detail from (A) showing higher smooth material “a” and surrounding lower rough material. Single sharp arrow points to small-scale smooth elevated ground commonly seen in the rough floor materials down to the limit of resolution. Three arrows with triangular points indicate boulder fields that appear as enigmatic white patches in lower resolution images. Image width 205 m.
Fig 2. Surface morphology of smooth deposit within Ina (A) and surrounding mare (B). Panel A is from the center of the largest lobate elevated deposit, and B is ~500 m SE of Ina (see arrows in Fig. 1A). Each panel is 250 m wide. (C) Cumulative crater densities in and near Ina. “Exterior” includes two areas north and south of Ina depression (see B). Elevated unit (A) and the rough floor of Ina (lower unit) are approximately 50% covered by these counts.
1:45 p.m. Robinson M. S. * Thomas P. C. Braden S. E. Lawrence S. J. Garry W. B. LROC Team High Resolution Imaging of Ina: Morphology, Relative Ages, Formation [#2592] Meter scale geomorphic analysis of the interior of the enignmatic lunar feature known as Ina.
Figure 1: Subset of a high sun (incidence angle 25.2 degrees), map-projected LROC NAC frame (M107235870R) showing a dense region of volcanic features in MH. A breached, steep-sided, coneshaped feature is at top right of image. Image resolution is 0.92 m/pix, which provides enough detail to resolve boulders (3-6 m) on the flanks of the construct. The south flank of the structure is covered with large blocks (black arrow), which may be either related to volcanic activity or the remnants of a now partially buried impact crater. There are fine ridges (white arrow) seen at the limits of the image resolution that may be volcanic flow features emanating from the center of the feature and flowing off to the north.
2:00 p.m. Lawrence S. J. * Stopar J. D. Hawke B. R. Gaddis L. R. Robinson M. S. Denevi B. W. Giguere T. A. Jolliff B. L. Braden S. E. LROC Team LROC Observations of the Marius Hills [#1906] High-resolution LROC NAC imagery and stereo observations are providing important new insights into the volcanic history of the Marius Hills region.
2:15 p.m. Besse S. * Sunshine J. M. Pieters C. M. Petro N. E. Staid M. Deepak D. Head J. Isaacson P. M3 Team New Observations of the Marius Hills Complex from Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3 ) [#1361] Observations of the Marius Hills complex with M3 reveal a plateau with a weaker 1 μm from the surrounding mare. Domes are distinct from the mare of the plateau with the weakest 1 μm band. Olivine signature is found inside the crater Marius.
2:30 p.m. Braden S. E. * Robinson M. S. Tran T. Gengl H. Lawrence S. J. Hawke B. R. Morphology of Gruithuisen and Hortensius Domes: Mare vs. Nonmare Volcanism [#2677] Digital elevation models derived from stereo image pairs acquired with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera allow for a detailed comparison of the stratigraphy and morphology of Gruithuisen Gamma and three of the Hortensius Domes.
2:45 p.m. Staid M. I. * Pieters C. M. Boardman J. Head J. W. Sunshine J. Taylor L. A. Isaacson P. Besse S. Klima R. L. Kramer G. Y. Dhingra D. Regional and Temporal Variations in the Western Mare Basalts: New Observations from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2002] The last major phases of lunar volcanism produced spectrally unique basalts on the western near side of the Moon. The Moon Mineralogy Mapper on Chandrayaan-1 has provided detailed new measurements to assess the mineralogy of these basalts.
3:00 p.m. Carter L. M. * Gillis-Davis J. J. Bussey D. B. J. Spudis P. D. Neish C. D. Thompson B. J. Patterson G. W. Raney R. K. Mini-RF Science Team Mini-RF Observations of a Sample of Large Lunar Pyroclastic Deposits [#1563] We present new radar data of large lunar pyroclastic deposits obtained using the Mini-RF instruments on Chandrayaan-1 and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, including the Orientale pyroclastic.
3:15 p.m. Gaddis L. * Robinson M. S. Hawke B. R. Giguere T. Keszthelyi L. Gustafson J. O. Bell J. F. III LROC Science Team Lunar Pyroclastic Volcanism at Atlas Crater as Viewed by LROC [#2059] LROC data of Atlas Crater reveal major differences between two pyroclastic deposits in the crater floor. Evidence for different eruption styles between the two deposits and possible multiple eruptive episodes at the southern vent is presented.
3:30 p.m. Hiesinger H. * van der Bogert C. H. Robinson M. S. Klemm K. Reiss D. New Crater Size-Frequency Distribution Measurements for Tycho Crater Based on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera Images [#2287] We have performed new crater size-frequency distribution measurements for melt pools, the floor, and the ejecta blanket of Tycho crater. While the pools and the floor are about the same age, the ejecta blanket shows older ages.
3:45 p.m. Huang J. * Xiao L. Yang J. Dong Y. S. New Model Ages of Mare Material in Sinus Iridum, Moon [#1184] Here we present new absolute model ages of mare material in Sinus Iridum by CSFD method derived from data of Chinese first lunar orbiter Chang’E-1 (CE-1).
4:00 p.m. Hirata N. * Haruyama J. Ohtake M. Matsunaga T. Yokota Y. Morota T. Honda C. Ogawa Y. Kitazato K. Shibata Y. Sugihara T. Miyamoto H. Demura H. Asada N. Remote Sensing Study of a Large Lunar Crater Jackson [#1585] We investigated a large lunar crater Jackson with LISM/SELENE data to reconstruct the impact event forming the crater from distributions of its ejecta and other associated features.
4:15 p.m. Plescia J. B. * Robinson M. S. Paige D. A. Giordano Bruno: The Young and the Restless [#2038] Giordano Bruno (22 km diameter) has a transitional morphology between simple and complex. Craters on the ejecta may be secondaries formed by the GB impact and thus may not be useful for determining absolute age.
4:30 p.m. Werner S. C. * Medvedev S. Lunar Rayed Craters [#1058] Global cratering statistics of young rayed impact craters suggests that other geological processes such
2:15 p.m. Besse S. * Sunshine J. M. Pieters C. M. Petro N. E. Staid M. Deepak D. Head J. Isaacson P. M3 Team New Observations of the Marius Hills Complex from Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3 ) [#1361] Observations of the Marius Hills complex with M3 reveal a plateau with a weaker 1 μm from the surrounding mare. Domes are distinct from the mare of the plateau with the weakest 1 μm band. Olivine signature is found inside the crater Marius.
2:30 p.m. Braden S. E. * Robinson M. S. Tran T. Gengl H. Lawrence S. J. Hawke B. R. Morphology of Gruithuisen and Hortensius Domes: Mare vs. Nonmare Volcanism [#2677] Digital elevation models derived from stereo image pairs acquired with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera allow for a detailed comparison of the stratigraphy and morphology of Gruithuisen Gamma and three of the Hortensius Domes.
2:45 p.m. Staid M. I. * Pieters C. M. Boardman J. Head J. W. Sunshine J. Taylor L. A. Isaacson P. Besse S. Klima R. L. Kramer G. Y. Dhingra D. Regional and Temporal Variations in the Western Mare Basalts: New Observations from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2002] The last major phases of lunar volcanism produced spectrally unique basalts on the western near side of the Moon. The Moon Mineralogy Mapper on Chandrayaan-1 has provided detailed new measurements to assess the mineralogy of these basalts.
3:00 p.m. Carter L. M. * Gillis-Davis J. J. Bussey D. B. J. Spudis P. D. Neish C. D. Thompson B. J. Patterson G. W. Raney R. K. Mini-RF Science Team Mini-RF Observations of a Sample of Large Lunar Pyroclastic Deposits [#1563] We present new radar data of large lunar pyroclastic deposits obtained using the Mini-RF instruments on Chandrayaan-1 and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, including the Orientale pyroclastic.
3:15 p.m. Gaddis L. * Robinson M. S. Hawke B. R. Giguere T. Keszthelyi L. Gustafson J. O. Bell J. F. III LROC Science Team Lunar Pyroclastic Volcanism at Atlas Crater as Viewed by LROC [#2059] LROC data of Atlas Crater reveal major differences between two pyroclastic deposits in the crater floor. Evidence for different eruption styles between the two deposits and possible multiple eruptive episodes at the southern vent is presented.
3:30 p.m. Hiesinger H. * van der Bogert C. H. Robinson M. S. Klemm K. Reiss D. New Crater Size-Frequency Distribution Measurements for Tycho Crater Based on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera Images [#2287] We have performed new crater size-frequency distribution measurements for melt pools, the floor, and the ejecta blanket of Tycho crater. While the pools and the floor are about the same age, the ejecta blanket shows older ages.
3:45 p.m. Huang J. * Xiao L. Yang J. Dong Y. S. New Model Ages of Mare Material in Sinus Iridum, Moon [#1184] Here we present new absolute model ages of mare material in Sinus Iridum by CSFD method derived from data of Chinese first lunar orbiter Chang’E-1 (CE-1).
4:00 p.m. Hirata N. * Haruyama J. Ohtake M. Matsunaga T. Yokota Y. Morota T. Honda C. Ogawa Y. Kitazato K. Shibata Y. Sugihara T. Miyamoto H. Demura H. Asada N. Remote Sensing Study of a Large Lunar Crater Jackson [#1585] We investigated a large lunar crater Jackson with LISM/SELENE data to reconstruct the impact event forming the crater from distributions of its ejecta and other associated features.
4:15 p.m. Plescia J. B. * Robinson M. S. Paige D. A. Giordano Bruno: The Young and the Restless [#2038] Giordano Bruno (22 km diameter) has a transitional morphology between simple and complex. Craters on the ejecta may be secondaries formed by the GB impact and thus may not be useful for determining absolute age.
4:30 p.m. Werner S. C. * Medvedev S. Lunar Rayed Craters [#1058] Global cratering statistics of young rayed impact craters suggests that other geological processes such
POSTER SESSION II: LUNAR DUST
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Glenar D. A. Stubbs T. J. Hahn J. Vondrak R.
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Glenar D. A. Stubbs T. J. Hahn J. Vondrak R.
Figure 1. Clementine Star Tracker image acquired prior to sunrise during Orbit 193, showing CZL, Earthshine and possibly LHG.
Did Clementine Observe Lunar Horizon Glow? [#2735] The Clementine Star Tracker data set is being analyzed using an accurate scattering simulation code, in order to quantify the spatial distribution of horizon glow due to exospheric dust. Results of the work now underway will be presented.
Hartzell C. M. Scheeres D. J. The Implications of Lunar Water on Electrostatic Dust Levitation [#2470] The recent discovery of increased water in colder terminator regions of the Moon can lower the cohesive forces between regolith particles there and lead to the preferential levitation of particles from the terminators, especially at sunrise.
Poppe A. R. Horányi M. Simulations of the Lunar Photoelectron Sheath and Associated Dust Grain Levitation Equilibria [#1218] We simulate the lunar photoelectron sheath via a one-dimensional particle-in-cell code. Test particle studies of dust grain levitation are also presented.
Wohl C. J. Lin Y. Belcher M. A. Atkins B. M. Connell J. W. Development of Materials and Evaluation Methods Concerning Lunar Dust Adhesion [#1089] Lunar dust strongly adheres to surfaces due to both its physical properties and environmental factors. Mitigation strategies involving materials generation and modification will be presented along with techniques to evaluate their efficacy.
Hartzell C. M. Scheeres D. J. The Implications of Lunar Water on Electrostatic Dust Levitation [#2470] The recent discovery of increased water in colder terminator regions of the Moon can lower the cohesive forces between regolith particles there and lead to the preferential levitation of particles from the terminators, especially at sunrise.
Poppe A. R. Horányi M. Simulations of the Lunar Photoelectron Sheath and Associated Dust Grain Levitation Equilibria [#1218] We simulate the lunar photoelectron sheath via a one-dimensional particle-in-cell code. Test particle studies of dust grain levitation are also presented.
Wohl C. J. Lin Y. Belcher M. A. Atkins B. M. Connell J. W. Development of Materials and Evaluation Methods Concerning Lunar Dust Adhesion [#1089] Lunar dust strongly adheres to surfaces due to both its physical properties and environmental factors. Mitigation strategies involving materials generation and modification will be presented along with techniques to evaluate their efficacy.
Figure 1. Electric charge density distribution predicted by Freeman and Ibrahim (Freeman, J. W. and Ibrahim, M. (1975) The Moon 8, 103-114.)
Dove A. Dickson S. Robertson S. Sternovsky Z. Wang X. Horányi M. Characterization of a UV-generated Photoelectron Sheath [#2406] We measure the characteristics of the photoelectron sheath generated by UV radiation from a xenon excimer lamp above a photoemitting surface in vacuum.
Jackson T. L. Farrell W. M. Delory G. T. Stubbs T. J. Collier M. R. Halekas J. S. Vondrak R. R. Astronaut and Object Charging on the Lunar Surface [#2368] An astronaut or rover moving along the lunar surface will collect charge. In lunar craters, dissipation times for this charge are great compared to the dayside of the Moon. This work will advance the lunar surface charging model by incorporating a tribo-charging source.
Solar-flare damaged lunar grain.
Cooper B. L. McKay D. S. Riofrio L. M. Taylor L. A. Gonzalez C. P. Lunar Dust Separation for Toxicology Studies [#2297] We have developed a method for extracting respirable dust from Apollo lunar soils. This method meets stringent requirements that the soil must be kept dry, and must conserve and recover the maximum amount of both respirable dust and coarser soil.
POSTER SESSION II: LUNAR REGOLITH
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Thompson M. Christoffersen R.
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Thompson M. Christoffersen R.
The Smallest Lunar Grains: Analytical TEM Characterization of the Sub-Micron Size Fraction of a Mare Soil [#2191] Analytical TEM observations show the sub-micron size fraction of a mature mare soil is highly enriched in glass grains, including spherules, relative to the larger size fractions, including the sub 10 micron size fraction as a whole.
Greenberg G. Kiely C. Kiely C. J. Apollo 11 Lunar Regolith (10084-47) Revisited — A Novel Optical Microscopy Study [#1119] Using oblique lighting conditions, along with the processing of a through-focal series of frames, has allowed us to obtain high resolution color micrographs of lunar regolith particles showing detail never thought possible with an optical microscope.
Cooper B. L. McKay D. S. Riofrio L. M. Taylor L. A. Gonzalez C. P. Sub-10-Micron and Respirable Particles in Lunar Soils [#2279] Grain size analyses of Apollo 11 soil 10084 by a laser diffraction technique shows that this soil contains roughly 2% by volume in the respirable (2.5 μm and below) grain size, in agreement with our prior estimates based on extrapolation of sieve data.
Ostrach L. R. Robinson M. S. Effects of Seismic Shaking on Grain Size and Density Sorting with Implications for Constraining Lunar Regolith Bulk Composition [#2521] Does the lunar regolith exhibit compositional sorting at the few 100 μm to 10 cm depth scale? We report on experiments modeling a bimodal granular mixture of materials with strong density contrasts and varying grain sizes.
Jiang J. Wang Z. Li Y. Zhang W. Zhang Y. The Microwave Anomalies of the Lunar Far-Side and South Pole — The Chang’E-1 Microwave Sounder (CELMS) Results [#1176] CELMS shows the farside TBL is lower than the nearside, while the regolith thickness is thicker. The dielectric constant in the area 40S-70S, 159W-150E is fairly low. CELMS shows that it cannot rule out the possibility of water existing at the lunar pole.
Jin Y. Q. Fa W. Wieczorek M. A. Preliminary Analysis of Microwave Brightness Temperature of the Lunar Surface from Chang-E 1 Multi-Channel Radiometer Observation and Inversion of Regolith Layer Thickness [#1331] Using Chang-E 1 microwave radiometer observation, a global regolith thickness map was inverted and the global abundance of 3He in the regolith was estimated.
Heggy E. Fa W. Thompson T. W. Ustinov E. Bussey B. Spudis P. Exploring Dielectric Properties of the Lunar Cratonic Fills from the Mini-RF Observations Onboard [#2031] We explore potential subsurface ice enrichment and compositional variations in lunar crater fills in the shadowed and illuminated areas using the Mini-RF SAR data on Chandrayaan and LRO.
Cooper B. L. McKay D. S. Riofrio L. M. Taylor L. A. Gonzalez C. P. Sub-10-Micron and Respirable Particles in Lunar Soils [#2279] Grain size analyses of Apollo 11 soil 10084 by a laser diffraction technique shows that this soil contains roughly 2% by volume in the respirable (2.5 μm and below) grain size, in agreement with our prior estimates based on extrapolation of sieve data.
Ostrach L. R. Robinson M. S. Effects of Seismic Shaking on Grain Size and Density Sorting with Implications for Constraining Lunar Regolith Bulk Composition [#2521] Does the lunar regolith exhibit compositional sorting at the few 100 μm to 10 cm depth scale? We report on experiments modeling a bimodal granular mixture of materials with strong density contrasts and varying grain sizes.
Jiang J. Wang Z. Li Y. Zhang W. Zhang Y. The Microwave Anomalies of the Lunar Far-Side and South Pole — The Chang’E-1 Microwave Sounder (CELMS) Results [#1176] CELMS shows the farside TBL is lower than the nearside, while the regolith thickness is thicker. The dielectric constant in the area 40S-70S, 159W-150E is fairly low. CELMS shows that it cannot rule out the possibility of water existing at the lunar pole.
Jin Y. Q. Fa W. Wieczorek M. A. Preliminary Analysis of Microwave Brightness Temperature of the Lunar Surface from Chang-E 1 Multi-Channel Radiometer Observation and Inversion of Regolith Layer Thickness [#1331] Using Chang-E 1 microwave radiometer observation, a global regolith thickness map was inverted and the global abundance of 3He in the regolith was estimated.
Heggy E. Fa W. Thompson T. W. Ustinov E. Bussey B. Spudis P. Exploring Dielectric Properties of the Lunar Cratonic Fills from the Mini-RF Observations Onboard [#2031] We explore potential subsurface ice enrichment and compositional variations in lunar crater fills in the shadowed and illuminated areas using the Mini-RF SAR data on Chandrayaan and LRO.
POSTER SESSION II: LUNAR RADIATION
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De Angelis G. Dachev Ts. P. Tomov B. Matviichuk Yu. Dimitrov P. Spurny F. A Comparison Between Models of the Moon Radiation Environment and the Data from the RADOM Experiment Onboard the Indian Chandrayaan-1 Satellite [#1711] Models of radiation environment due to Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) and Solar Particle Events (SPE) on the Moon have been developed, and compared with data from the RADOM investigation onboard the ISRO Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft.
Case A. W. Spence H. E. Golightly M. J. Kasper J. C. Blake J. B. Mazur J. Townsend L. Zeitlin C. Variations in the Galactic Cosmic Ray Flux at the Moon: Effects of the Magnetotail and Solar Wind Structures [#2606] This paper will use data from the CRaTER instrument on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to investigate the magnetosphere’s influence on the flux of GCR in low lunar orbit.
E. Heggy, B. Thomson, T.W. Thompson1, W. Fa, E. Ustinov, B. Bussey and P. Spudis Exploring the Dielectric Properties of the Lunar Crater Fille from the Mini-RF Observations onboard Chandrayaan and LRO [#2031] We explore potential subsurface ice enrichment and compositional variations in lunar crater fills in the shadowed and illuminated areas using the Mini-RF SAR data on Chandrayaan and LRO.
Rask, C. G. McCrossin Persistent Chemical Reactivity of Quartz Generated by Mechanical Grinding Relevant to Lunar Dust Activation and Toxicity Studies [#2672] We used mechanical grinding to generate radicals in silica, as a model for lunar dust. We observed persistence of these radicals for more than seven weeks, in contrast to previous reports of 30 hours, a finding that may have implications for lunar dust toxicity and ISRU. As space weathering or target composition modified the ray visibility, and any possible asymmetric crater rates were obscured if they existed.
E. Heggy, B. Thomson, T.W. Thompson1, W. Fa, E. Ustinov, B. Bussey and P. Spudis Exploring the Dielectric Properties of the Lunar Crater Fille from the Mini-RF Observations onboard Chandrayaan and LRO [#2031] We explore potential subsurface ice enrichment and compositional variations in lunar crater fills in the shadowed and illuminated areas using the Mini-RF SAR data on Chandrayaan and LRO.
Rask, C. G. McCrossin Persistent Chemical Reactivity of Quartz Generated by Mechanical Grinding Relevant to Lunar Dust Activation and Toxicity Studies [#2672] We used mechanical grinding to generate radicals in silica, as a model for lunar dust. We observed persistence of these radicals for more than seven weeks, in contrast to previous reports of 30 hours, a finding that may have implications for lunar dust toxicity and ISRU. As space weathering or target composition modified the ray visibility, and any possible asymmetric crater rates were obscured if they existed.
POSTER SESSION II:
LUNAR GEOPHYSICS
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Lillis R. J. Halekas J. S. Stewart S. T. Louzada K. L. Purucker M. E. Manga M. Lunar Impact Demagnetization: New Constraints from Monte Carlo Modeling and Multiple Altitude Magnetic Field Data [#1511] We fit observed radial magnetic field profiles from the Lunar Prospector ER and MAG data sets to those predicted by Fourier domain modeling of impact demagnetization signatures to constrain impact parameters and crustal magnetization properties.
Grott M. Knollenberg J. The Apollo Thermal Conductivity Experiment Revisited [#1102] We reassess the Apollo thermal conductivity measurements and conclude that regolith disruption by the rotarypercussion drill system probably caused the discordant thermal conductivity readings obtained by different methods.
Williams J. G. Boggs D. H. Ratcliff J. T. Lunar Fluid Core Moment [#2336] New data improves lunar science results. A fluid core and tidal dissipation are inferred from dissipation effects on orientation. Detection of core-mantle boundary flattening and fluid core moment are additional evidence for a fluid core.
Grott M. Knollenberg J. The Apollo Thermal Conductivity Experiment Revisited [#1102] We reassess the Apollo thermal conductivity measurements and conclude that regolith disruption by the rotarypercussion drill system probably caused the discordant thermal conductivity readings obtained by different methods.
Williams J. G. Boggs D. H. Ratcliff J. T. Lunar Fluid Core Moment [#2336] New data improves lunar science results. A fluid core and tidal dissipation are inferred from dissipation effects on orientation. Detection of core-mantle boundary flattening and fluid core moment are additional evidence for a fluid core.
Observed and synthetic phonon seismograms for a deep moonquake (1975,304,06:34). The synthetic seismograms were generated with 60% scattering, 1km scale length, to 10 km depth. Note, the synthetics seismograms are noiseless.
Lawrence J. F. Johnson C. L. Synthetic Seismograms with High-Frequency Scattering for the Moon [#2701] We investigate the seismic scattering effects of a highly heterogeneous regolith layer on the Moon, and how shallow heterogeneity effects high-frequency seismograms.
Kiefer W. S. Gravity Constraints on the Subsurface Structure of the Marius Hills: A Sharper View of the Magmatic Pluming System Based on Improved Topography Data and New Lunar Density Measurements [#1274] Gravity observations require the presence of a thick, high density batholith beneath much of the Marius Hills. The likely cause is basalt that has flooded the pore space within the brecciated anorthosite crust.
Yang H. W. Zhao W. J. Wu Z. H. Derivation of Lunar Gravity Anomalies and Its Indispensable Effects in Lunar Interior Structure Research and Future Plans [#1187] Derivation of lunar gravity model from orbit data. An effective method for lunar gravity reduction is described. How to apply gravity anomaly to interpretation and future plans. A lunar gravity anomaly map based on the SELENE data is displayed.
Kamata S. Sugita S. Abe Y. Ishihara Y. Harada Y. Namiki N. Iwata T. Hanada H. Araki H. Viscoelastic Deformation of Lunar Basins: Implications for Lunar Farside Thermal History Based on Selenodetic Data of Kaguya [#1727] Using our newly developed numerical code for viscoelastic motion of a Maxwell body, we analyzed the result of lunar farside gravity and topography data obtained by Kaguya, yielding several important constraints on lunar farside thermal history.
Macke R. J. Kiefer W. S. Britt D. T. Consolmagno G. J. Density, Porosity and Magnetic Susceptibility of Lunar Rocks [#1252] We measured bulk and grain density, porosity and magnetic susceptibility for five Apollo lunar samples and three meteorites of lunar origin. We discuss the results of those measurements.
POSTER SESSION II: A NEW MOON: SPECTRAL CONSTRAINTS ON LUNAR CRUSTAL COMPOSITION
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Figure 1. Clementine 750nm albedo image of Mare Ingenii. Projection is simple cylindrical. Bright swirls mantle much of the basalts within the basin.
Petro N. E. Gaddis L. R. Rodriguez S. R. Mapping Global Lunar Basalt Compositions with Clementine UVVIS and NIR Data [#2628] With the online release of a calibrated and coregistered Clementine NIR global mosaic (100 m/pixel nominal resolution, 1100–2000 nm in four bands) both UVVIS and NIR data can now be used for detailed spectral characterization of lunar mare basalts.
Figure 1: LO Image of the Humorum study area, with Lucey [Lucey P.G. et al. (2000) J.G.R.. 105, 20,297.] Iron overlay.
Antonenko I. Osinski G. R. Automated Detection of Basalt Spectra in Clementine Lunar Data [#2237] We empirically developed an automated method for detecting fresh basalt spectra in Clementine UVVIS data. Application of this method to a large study area consistently identified basalt spectra on the ejecta and/or slopes of selected craters.
Bhattacharya S. Chauhan P. Rajawat A. S. Ajai Kiran Kumar A. S. Study of Central Part of Mare Moscoviense Using Chandrayaan-1 Hyperspectral Imager (HySI) Data [#1870] Study of mare and highland units across the central part of Mare Moscoviense based on spectral parameters as applied on hyperspectral HySI data from Chandrayaan-1 mission with implication of multiple basaltic source regions and mantle heterogeneity.
Kubo N. Namiki N. Ohtake M. Yamaji A. Haruyama J. Matsunaga T. Layering and Thickness of Basalitic Lava Flows in Mare Humorum: New Spectral Analysis of Multiband Imager Data of Kaguya (SELENE) [#1915] In this study, using spectral image data of Multiband Imager (MI) onboard Kaguya (SELENE), we estimate both thicknesses of mare basalt and lava flow units in Mare Humorum.
Kobayashi Y. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Matsunaga T. Iwata T. Morota T. Yokota Y. Yamamoto S. Kitazato K. Estimating Composition of Dark Mantle Deposit in Schrödinger Basin Using SELENE Spectral Data [#1636] Dark Mantle Deposit (DMD) regions are considered to contain glassy or crystallized pyroclastic beads. We used the spectrum data acquired by SELENE Multi-band Imager to analyze a DMD in Schrödinger basin, and estimated the composition of the DMD.
Cloutis E. A. Basalt-Ilmenite Mixtures: Spectral Reflectance Changes as a Function of Grain Size and Ilmenite Abundance [#1139] Reflectance spectra of basalt + ilmenite mixtures show measurable differences, particularly in the UV region, that can potentially be used to constrain ilmenite abundances.
Liu F. Shi J. Li Q. Rong Y. Lunar Titanium Characterization Based on Chang’E (CE-1) Interference Imaging Spectrometer (IIM) Imagery and RELAB Spectra [#1642] FWHM, absorption position, absorption depth, absorption area and absorption asymmetry are used to characterize titanium spectral features by Chang’E-1 and RELAB data around Apollo 17 and 16 landing sites.
Bhattacharya S. Chauhan P. Rajawat A. S. Ajai Kiran Kumar A. S. Study of Central Part of Mare Moscoviense Using Chandrayaan-1 Hyperspectral Imager (HySI) Data [#1870] Study of mare and highland units across the central part of Mare Moscoviense based on spectral parameters as applied on hyperspectral HySI data from Chandrayaan-1 mission with implication of multiple basaltic source regions and mantle heterogeneity.
Kubo N. Namiki N. Ohtake M. Yamaji A. Haruyama J. Matsunaga T. Layering and Thickness of Basalitic Lava Flows in Mare Humorum: New Spectral Analysis of Multiband Imager Data of Kaguya (SELENE) [#1915] In this study, using spectral image data of Multiband Imager (MI) onboard Kaguya (SELENE), we estimate both thicknesses of mare basalt and lava flow units in Mare Humorum.
Kobayashi Y. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Matsunaga T. Iwata T. Morota T. Yokota Y. Yamamoto S. Kitazato K. Estimating Composition of Dark Mantle Deposit in Schrödinger Basin Using SELENE Spectral Data [#1636] Dark Mantle Deposit (DMD) regions are considered to contain glassy or crystallized pyroclastic beads. We used the spectrum data acquired by SELENE Multi-band Imager to analyze a DMD in Schrödinger basin, and estimated the composition of the DMD.
Cloutis E. A. Basalt-Ilmenite Mixtures: Spectral Reflectance Changes as a Function of Grain Size and Ilmenite Abundance [#1139] Reflectance spectra of basalt + ilmenite mixtures show measurable differences, particularly in the UV region, that can potentially be used to constrain ilmenite abundances.
Liu F. Shi J. Li Q. Rong Y. Lunar Titanium Characterization Based on Chang’E (CE-1) Interference Imaging Spectrometer (IIM) Imagery and RELAB Spectra [#1642] FWHM, absorption position, absorption depth, absorption area and absorption asymmetry are used to characterize titanium spectral features by Chang’E-1 and RELAB data around Apollo 17 and 16 landing sites.
Figure 1. North Polar mosaic of M3 data. Reflectance at 2900 nm, which measures thermal emission and thus is sensitive to topography. G = Goldschmidt crater, A = Anaxagoras crater, F = Mare Frigoris.
Figure 2. Color composite image showing variations in the strengths of mafic and hydrous absorptions. R: IBD at 1000 nm, G: IBD at 2000 nm, B: 3000 nm BD. Greens, yellows, and oranges reflect variations in composition and maturity in mafic lithologies, while blue and purples represent more feldspathic materials. The distinct north polar highland soil region is indicated by a yellow arrow. Epigenes F (67.3, 7.5ºW) corresponding to the spectrum in Figure 4 is indicated by a red arrow.
Cheek L. C. Pieters C. M. Clark R. N. Isaacson P. J. McCord T. B. Nettles J. W. Petro N. E. Sunshine J. M. Taylor L. A. The Goldschmidt Region as Viewed from Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Data [#1962] The geology of the region near Goldschmidt crater on the northern lunar nearside has been investigated using M3 data. The spectral character of local soils is heterogeneous and is influenced by material excavated by large nearby craters.
Cheek L. C. Pieters C. M. Parman S. W. Cooper R. Anorthite Synthesis Experiments with Applications to Lunar Spectroscopy [#2438] Experiments to synthesize a suite of plagioclase samples for reflectance studies have produced Fe-bearing anorthite with broad absorption features in the near-IR.
Wyatt M. B. Donaldson Hanna K. L. Paige D. A. Greenhagen B. T. Helbert J. Maturilli A. Diviner Observations of Pure Plagioclase Regions as Identified by SELENE and the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2498] Diviner thermal infrared observations of plagioclase regions on the Moon are analyzed along with laboratory emissivity spectra of the plagioclase solid solution series to determine if plagioclase compositional variations exist on the lunar surface.
Song E. Bandfield J. L. Glotch T. D. Lucey P. G. Greenhagen B. T. Paige D. A. Investigating Lunar Central Peak Compositions Using LRO Diviner Thermal Infrared Measurements [#2578] Multispectral thermal IR measurements from Diviner were used to analyze compositional variability of impact crater central peaks. Compositional variations can be distinguished, but the effects of space weathering dominate spectral features.
Chauhan P. Srivastava N. Pieters C. M. Ajai Kiran Kumar A. S. Navalgund R. R. Head J. W. Petro N. Runyon C. Goswami J. N. Integrated Analysis of Topographically High Mafic Exposures at Apollo–17 Landing Site Using Data from Imaging Sensors on Chandrayaan–1 [#1606] Mafic exposures at topographically high locations surrounding Apollo 17 landing site have been studied using imaging sensors onboard Chandrayaan -1 (TMC, HySI, and M3). Compositionally, most of them have been found to be noritic.
Boardman J. W. Pieters C. M. Green R. O. Clark R. N. Sunshine J. Combe J.-P. Isaacson P. Lundeen S. R. Malaret E. McCord T. Nettles J. Petro N. E. Varanasi P. Taylor L. A New Lunar Globe as Seen by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper: Image Coverage, Spectral Dimensionality and Statistical Anomalies [#1716] NASA’s Moon Mineralogy Mapper, flown on ISRO’s Chandrayaan-1, collected a global imaging spectrometry data set. We explore the M3 coverage, the principal components of the whole data set and the detection of anomalous areas, revealing a new Moon.
Matsunaga T. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Yamamoto S. Ogawa Y. Nakamura R. Yokota Y. Morota T. Honda C. Abe M. Nimura T. Hiroi T. Arai T. Saiki K. Takeda H. Hirata N. Kodama S. Sugihara T. Demura H. Asada N. Terazono J. Otake H. Updates on Scientific Results and Products of SELENE Spectral Profiler [#2242] Updates on scientific results and products of the SELENE Spectral Profiler (SP) will be given. Scientific results highlight recently published papers and ongoing research. Status of available products and a plan for future products will be presented.
Haruyama J. Hara S. Hioki K. Morota T. Yokota Y. Shirao M. Hiesinger H. van der Bogert C. H. Miyamoto H. Iwasaki A. Ohtake M. Saito Y. Matsunaga T. Nakanotani S. Pieters C. M. Lucey P. G. New Discoveries of Lunar Holes in Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Ingenii [#1285] We recently reported the discovery of a vertical hole at Marius Hills region on the Moon in data acquired by SELENE Cameras. Here we report new discoveries of two additional deep holes in Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Ingenii.
Tsuboi N. Sugita S. Hiroi T. Nagata K. Okada M. A New Modified Gaussian Model (MGM) Using the Cross-Validation Method [#1744] We propose a new MGM that can determine the optimum number of Gaussians, using the cross-validation. This method can detect the presence of olivine in OLV-OPX mixtures and may become a very useful tool for analyzing planetary spectra.
Yan B. K. Wang R. S. Gan F. P. Wang Z. C. Minerals Mapping of the Lunar Surface With Clementine UV-VIS-NIR Data Based on Spectra Unmixing Method and Hapke Model [#1295] The distribution of clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, olivine, ilmenite, and plagioclase on the lunar surface has been mapped with Clementine UV/VIS/NIR data. The results were validated using mineral composition data of Apollo samples.
Combe J.-Ph. McCord T. B. Kramer G. Y. Pieters C. M. Taylor L. A. Petro N. E. Boardman J. W. Mustard J. F. Sunshine J. M. Tompkins S. Green R. O. M3 Team Mixing of Surface Materials Investigated by Spectral Mixture Analysis with the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2215] Lithological and mineralogical mapping of lunar surface is one main goal of the Moon Mineralogy Mapper imaging spectrometer. Spectral mixture analysis provides large scale maps of the main components that show diverse mare units and mineral contents.
Li L. Li S. Deriving Lunar Mineral Abundance Maps from Clementine Multispectral Imagery [#2189] The effectiveness of the genetic algorithms (GA)-partial least square (PLS) regression for mapping lunar mineralogy was demonstrated using the Clementine UV-VIS-NIR image of the lunar surface covering eastern nearside maria.
Thomas I. R. Bowles N. E. Greenhagen B. T. Glotch T. D. Donaldson Hanna K. L. Wyatt M. B. Bandfield J. L. Paige D. A. Emission Measurements of Lunar Analogues for Interpretation of Returning Data from the Diviner Lunar Radiometer on NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter [#1364] Mineral emission spectra are altered by the lunar environment, therefore a new spectral database is being made of many lunar analogue minerals, which can then be compared to data returned from Diviner in order to constrain lunar surface composition.
Green R. O. Pieters C. M. Boardman J. Eastwood M. Mouroulis P. Lundeen S. White M. Assessment of the Complete Moon Mineralogy Mapper Data Set and On-Orbit Validation of the Spectral Calibration [#2190] We present assessment of the complete Moon Mineralogy Mapper imaging spectrometer data set that covers more than 95% of the Moon as well as on-orbit validation of the spectral calibration.
Green R. O. Boardman J. Pieters C. M. Clark R. M3 Team An Algorithm for Estimation and Correction of the Thermal Emitted Radiance with Preservation of Spectral Structure in Data Measured by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2331] An novel algorithm for estimation and correction of the thermal emitted radiance with preservation of spectral structure in data measured by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper is present with initial test results.
Holsclaw G. Snow M. Hendrix A. McClintock W. The LASP Lunar Albedo Measurement and Analysis from SOLSTICE (LLAMAS) [#2696] Description of ultraviolet lunar irradiance dataset from SOLSTICE.
Cheek L. C. Pieters C. M. Parman S. W. Cooper R. Anorthite Synthesis Experiments with Applications to Lunar Spectroscopy [#2438] Experiments to synthesize a suite of plagioclase samples for reflectance studies have produced Fe-bearing anorthite with broad absorption features in the near-IR.
Wyatt M. B. Donaldson Hanna K. L. Paige D. A. Greenhagen B. T. Helbert J. Maturilli A. Diviner Observations of Pure Plagioclase Regions as Identified by SELENE and the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2498] Diviner thermal infrared observations of plagioclase regions on the Moon are analyzed along with laboratory emissivity spectra of the plagioclase solid solution series to determine if plagioclase compositional variations exist on the lunar surface.
Song E. Bandfield J. L. Glotch T. D. Lucey P. G. Greenhagen B. T. Paige D. A. Investigating Lunar Central Peak Compositions Using LRO Diviner Thermal Infrared Measurements [#2578] Multispectral thermal IR measurements from Diviner were used to analyze compositional variability of impact crater central peaks. Compositional variations can be distinguished, but the effects of space weathering dominate spectral features.
Chauhan P. Srivastava N. Pieters C. M. Ajai Kiran Kumar A. S. Navalgund R. R. Head J. W. Petro N. Runyon C. Goswami J. N. Integrated Analysis of Topographically High Mafic Exposures at Apollo–17 Landing Site Using Data from Imaging Sensors on Chandrayaan–1 [#1606] Mafic exposures at topographically high locations surrounding Apollo 17 landing site have been studied using imaging sensors onboard Chandrayaan -1 (TMC, HySI, and M3). Compositionally, most of them have been found to be noritic.
Boardman J. W. Pieters C. M. Green R. O. Clark R. N. Sunshine J. Combe J.-P. Isaacson P. Lundeen S. R. Malaret E. McCord T. Nettles J. Petro N. E. Varanasi P. Taylor L. A New Lunar Globe as Seen by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper: Image Coverage, Spectral Dimensionality and Statistical Anomalies [#1716] NASA’s Moon Mineralogy Mapper, flown on ISRO’s Chandrayaan-1, collected a global imaging spectrometry data set. We explore the M3 coverage, the principal components of the whole data set and the detection of anomalous areas, revealing a new Moon.
Matsunaga T. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Yamamoto S. Ogawa Y. Nakamura R. Yokota Y. Morota T. Honda C. Abe M. Nimura T. Hiroi T. Arai T. Saiki K. Takeda H. Hirata N. Kodama S. Sugihara T. Demura H. Asada N. Terazono J. Otake H. Updates on Scientific Results and Products of SELENE Spectral Profiler [#2242] Updates on scientific results and products of the SELENE Spectral Profiler (SP) will be given. Scientific results highlight recently published papers and ongoing research. Status of available products and a plan for future products will be presented.
Haruyama J. Hara S. Hioki K. Morota T. Yokota Y. Shirao M. Hiesinger H. van der Bogert C. H. Miyamoto H. Iwasaki A. Ohtake M. Saito Y. Matsunaga T. Nakanotani S. Pieters C. M. Lucey P. G. New Discoveries of Lunar Holes in Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Ingenii [#1285] We recently reported the discovery of a vertical hole at Marius Hills region on the Moon in data acquired by SELENE Cameras. Here we report new discoveries of two additional deep holes in Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Ingenii.
Tsuboi N. Sugita S. Hiroi T. Nagata K. Okada M. A New Modified Gaussian Model (MGM) Using the Cross-Validation Method [#1744] We propose a new MGM that can determine the optimum number of Gaussians, using the cross-validation. This method can detect the presence of olivine in OLV-OPX mixtures and may become a very useful tool for analyzing planetary spectra.
Yan B. K. Wang R. S. Gan F. P. Wang Z. C. Minerals Mapping of the Lunar Surface With Clementine UV-VIS-NIR Data Based on Spectra Unmixing Method and Hapke Model [#1295] The distribution of clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, olivine, ilmenite, and plagioclase on the lunar surface has been mapped with Clementine UV/VIS/NIR data. The results were validated using mineral composition data of Apollo samples.
Combe J.-Ph. McCord T. B. Kramer G. Y. Pieters C. M. Taylor L. A. Petro N. E. Boardman J. W. Mustard J. F. Sunshine J. M. Tompkins S. Green R. O. M3 Team Mixing of Surface Materials Investigated by Spectral Mixture Analysis with the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2215] Lithological and mineralogical mapping of lunar surface is one main goal of the Moon Mineralogy Mapper imaging spectrometer. Spectral mixture analysis provides large scale maps of the main components that show diverse mare units and mineral contents.
Li L. Li S. Deriving Lunar Mineral Abundance Maps from Clementine Multispectral Imagery [#2189] The effectiveness of the genetic algorithms (GA)-partial least square (PLS) regression for mapping lunar mineralogy was demonstrated using the Clementine UV-VIS-NIR image of the lunar surface covering eastern nearside maria.
Thomas I. R. Bowles N. E. Greenhagen B. T. Glotch T. D. Donaldson Hanna K. L. Wyatt M. B. Bandfield J. L. Paige D. A. Emission Measurements of Lunar Analogues for Interpretation of Returning Data from the Diviner Lunar Radiometer on NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter [#1364] Mineral emission spectra are altered by the lunar environment, therefore a new spectral database is being made of many lunar analogue minerals, which can then be compared to data returned from Diviner in order to constrain lunar surface composition.
Green R. O. Pieters C. M. Boardman J. Eastwood M. Mouroulis P. Lundeen S. White M. Assessment of the Complete Moon Mineralogy Mapper Data Set and On-Orbit Validation of the Spectral Calibration [#2190] We present assessment of the complete Moon Mineralogy Mapper imaging spectrometer data set that covers more than 95% of the Moon as well as on-orbit validation of the spectral calibration.
Green R. O. Boardman J. Pieters C. M. Clark R. M3 Team An Algorithm for Estimation and Correction of the Thermal Emitted Radiance with Preservation of Spectral Structure in Data Measured by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2331] An novel algorithm for estimation and correction of the thermal emitted radiance with preservation of spectral structure in data measured by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper is present with initial test results.
Holsclaw G. Snow M. Hendrix A. McClintock W. The LASP Lunar Albedo Measurement and Analysis from SOLSTICE (LLAMAS) [#2696] Description of ultraviolet lunar irradiance dataset from SOLSTICE.
Nefian A. V. Kim T. Broxton M. Beyer R. Moratto Z. Towards Albedo Reconstruction from Apollo Metric Camera Imagery [#1555] The goal of this research is to model the image formation process and extract the albedo information using digital elevation and surface reflectance models. This paper describes our results on lunar albedo reconstruction from images captured by the Apollo missions.
Denevi B. W. Robinson M. S. Hapke B. W. Lawrence S. J. Wiseman S. M. Jolliff B. L. LROC Team Global Ultraviolet Through Visible Color Observations of the Moon with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Wide Angle Camera [#2263] This study focuses on initial results from the LROC Wide Angle Camera, which provides a rich new dataset for the study of the photometric properties of the Moon and variations in ultraviolet-visible reflectance.
Mall U. Korokhin V. Shkuratov Yu. Photometric Investigations Using the SIR-2 Data of the Chandrayaan-1 Mission [#1616] NIR data from the SIR-2 point spectrometer on Chandrayaan-1 allow to estimate the phase function of lunar maria. We present a photometric correction technique for the SIR-2 data and show a comparison with Clementine UVIS data and first results.
Hicks M. D. Buratti B. J. Staid M. Pieters C. Nettles J. Boardman J. W. Sunshine J. A Visible and Infrared Spectrophotometric Model for the Moon Based on ROLO and Chandrayaan-1 Moon Mineralogical Mapper Data [#2076] We present a photometric model of the Moon from 430 nm to 3000 nm based on ground-based ROLO observations. This model is used for first-order phase reddening and absorption band attenuation correction.
Yokota Y. Matsunaga T. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Nakamura R. Yamamoto S. Ogawa Y. Morota T. Honda C. Saiki K. Nagasawa K. Kitazato K. Sasaki S. Iwasaki A. Demura H. Hirata N. Refinement of Lunar Vis/NIR Phase Curve Acquired by SELENE Spectral Profiler [#2532] The SELENE Spectral Profiler (SP) acquired lunar visible to NIR spectral data at a spatial resolution of 500 m. we report refined results of the phase curves derived from SP data.
Denevi B. W. Robinson M. S. Hapke B. W. Lawrence S. J. Wiseman S. M. Jolliff B. L. LROC Team Global Ultraviolet Through Visible Color Observations of the Moon with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Wide Angle Camera [#2263] This study focuses on initial results from the LROC Wide Angle Camera, which provides a rich new dataset for the study of the photometric properties of the Moon and variations in ultraviolet-visible reflectance.
Mall U. Korokhin V. Shkuratov Yu. Photometric Investigations Using the SIR-2 Data of the Chandrayaan-1 Mission [#1616] NIR data from the SIR-2 point spectrometer on Chandrayaan-1 allow to estimate the phase function of lunar maria. We present a photometric correction technique for the SIR-2 data and show a comparison with Clementine UVIS data and first results.
Hicks M. D. Buratti B. J. Staid M. Pieters C. Nettles J. Boardman J. W. Sunshine J. A Visible and Infrared Spectrophotometric Model for the Moon Based on ROLO and Chandrayaan-1 Moon Mineralogical Mapper Data [#2076] We present a photometric model of the Moon from 430 nm to 3000 nm based on ground-based ROLO observations. This model is used for first-order phase reddening and absorption band attenuation correction.
Yokota Y. Matsunaga T. Ohtake M. Haruyama J. Nakamura R. Yamamoto S. Ogawa Y. Morota T. Honda C. Saiki K. Nagasawa K. Kitazato K. Sasaki S. Iwasaki A. Demura H. Hirata N. Refinement of Lunar Vis/NIR Phase Curve Acquired by SELENE Spectral Profiler [#2532] The SELENE Spectral Profiler (SP) acquired lunar visible to NIR spectral data at a spatial resolution of 500 m. we report refined results of the phase curves derived from SP data.
Clark R. N. Pieters C. M. Taylor L. A. Petro N. E. Isaacson P. J. Nettles J. W. Combe J. P. M3 Team Rayleigh Scattering in Reflectance Spectra of the Moon [#2337] Rayleigh scattering is observed in the lunar surface with Moon Mineralogy Mapper data.
Lucey P. G. Nanophase Iron that Darkens but Does Not Redden: A Mie-Hapke Model [#1604] Mie theory is used to compute the absorption properties of nanophase iron inclusions of any size including those that darken but do not redden. This approach reproduces experimental results better than prior approaches.
Lucey P. G. Nanophase Iron that Darkens but Does Not Redden: A Mie-Hapke Model [#1604] Mie theory is used to compute the absorption properties of nanophase iron inclusions of any size including those that darken but do not redden. This approach reproduces experimental results better than prior approaches.
Garrick-Bethell I. Head J. W. III Pieters C. M. Spectral Properties of Lunar Swirls and Their Formation by Dust Transport [#2675] Albedo anomalies on the Moon associated with crustal magnetic fields can be explained by dust transport processes.
Kramer G. Combe J.-P. McCord T. Harnett E. Hawke B. R. Blewett D. An Investigation into the Effects of the Magnetic Anomaly on Regional Space Weathering at Mare Ingenii and Its Influence on the Spectra of the Basalts and Lunar Swirls [#2594] Our analysis of Mare Ingenii points to the importance of solar wind implanted protons in creating npFe0 on the lunar surface both within and outside the influence of a magnetic field.
Coman E. I. Blewett D. T. Hawke B. R. Gillis-Davis J. J. Purucker M. E. Lunar Swirls and Crustal Magnetic Anomalies: Further Examination of the Link [#1222] This report presents additional results from our ongoing study of the lunar swirls, their relation to lunar crustal magnetic anomalies, and the phenomenon of space weathering on airless rocky bodies of the solar system.
Kramer G. Combe J.-P. McCord T. Pieters C. Head J. Taylor L. Staid M. Colorful Views of the Moon: Comparing Spectra from Clementine and the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2338] M3 spectra derived from immature craters show a significantly increased spectral contrast compared with their Clementine counterparts. The M3 data set improves our ability to interpret mineralogy, petrology, surface and subsurface processes.
Kramer G. Combe J.-P. McCord T. Harnett E. Hawke B. R. Blewett D. An Investigation into the Effects of the Magnetic Anomaly on Regional Space Weathering at Mare Ingenii and Its Influence on the Spectra of the Basalts and Lunar Swirls [#2594] Our analysis of Mare Ingenii points to the importance of solar wind implanted protons in creating npFe0 on the lunar surface both within and outside the influence of a magnetic field.
Coman E. I. Blewett D. T. Hawke B. R. Gillis-Davis J. J. Purucker M. E. Lunar Swirls and Crustal Magnetic Anomalies: Further Examination of the Link [#1222] This report presents additional results from our ongoing study of the lunar swirls, their relation to lunar crustal magnetic anomalies, and the phenomenon of space weathering on airless rocky bodies of the solar system.
Kramer G. Combe J.-P. McCord T. Pieters C. Head J. Taylor L. Staid M. Colorful Views of the Moon: Comparing Spectra from Clementine and the Moon Mineralogy Mapper [#2338] M3 spectra derived from immature craters show a significantly increased spectral contrast compared with their Clementine counterparts. The M3 data set improves our ability to interpret mineralogy, petrology, surface and subsurface processes.
POSTER SESSION II: LUNAR CARTOGRAPHY, STEREOGRAMMETRY AND IMAGING SYSTEMS 7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Hargitai H. I. Shingareva K. B. Golodnikova I. Y. Gede M. Historic Soviet Planetary Maps Online [#1209] The abstracts describes a special collection group of the International Planetary Cartography Database: historic Soviet maps digitized and made available online.
Stooke P. J. Early LROC Views of Lunar ‘Heritage’ Sites [#1116] Early LROC images show some old hardware locations including Apollo and Surveyor sites. The images are used to improve EVA traverse maps and to identify the discarded Surveyor 3 retro-rocket. Future opportunities to observe other items are discussed.
Ping J. S. Su S. L. Huang Q. Recent Selenodetic Progress in Chang’E Lunar Mission [#1059] Chang’E-1 lunar orbiter discovered middle scale geological features like basins and volcanos.
Ning X. Chang X. Zhang J. King B. Digital Photogrammetric Mapping Near the South Pole of the Moon Based on Clementine Images and ULCN2005 [#1099] A pilot project using Clementine imagery to create a DTM and topographic map of a portion of the southern polar region of the Moon is presented.
Archinal B. A. Duxbury T. C. Scholten F. Oberst J. Danton J. Robinson M. S. Smith D. E. Neumann G. A. Zuber M. LROC Team LOLA Team Tying LRO Data to the Fundamental Lunar Laser Ranging Reference Frame [#2609] We describe plans for tying together LRO LROC and LOLA data in the fundamental Lunar Laser Ranging reference frame. This will allow for the use of such data and indeed all lunar data to the fullest possible potential for science and exploration.
Ping J. S. Su S. L. Huang Q. Recent Selenodetic Progress in Chang’E Lunar Mission [#1059] Chang’E-1 lunar orbiter discovered middle scale geological features like basins and volcanos.
Ning X. Chang X. Zhang J. King B. Digital Photogrammetric Mapping Near the South Pole of the Moon Based on Clementine Images and ULCN2005 [#1099] A pilot project using Clementine imagery to create a DTM and topographic map of a portion of the southern polar region of the Moon is presented.
Archinal B. A. Duxbury T. C. Scholten F. Oberst J. Danton J. Robinson M. S. Smith D. E. Neumann G. A. Zuber M. LROC Team LOLA Team Tying LRO Data to the Fundamental Lunar Laser Ranging Reference Frame [#2609] We describe plans for tying together LRO LROC and LOLA data in the fundamental Lunar Laser Ranging reference frame. This will allow for the use of such data and indeed all lunar data to the fullest possible potential for science and exploration.
Rosiek M. R. Lawrence S. J. Robinson M. S. Close W. Grunsfeld J. Ingram R. Jefferson L. Locke S. Mitchell R. Scarsella T. White M. Archinal B. A. Hare T. Redding B. L. Galuszka D. M. Hopkins M. Topographic Data Derived from Scans of the Original Apollo Panoramic Flight Film [#2506] JSC and ASU are creating a digital archive of the Apollo flight films. Panoramic stereo models are useful for topographic mapping. Image resolution varies from 1–2 m/pixel. Expected vertical accuracy of the topographic data is 0.5–1.5 m.
Tran T. Howington-Kraus E. Archinal B. Rosiek M. Lawrence S. J. Gengl H. Nelson D. Robinson M. S. Beyer R. Li R. Oberst J. Mattson S. LROC Science Team Generating Digital Terrain Models from LROC Stereo Images with SOCET SET [#2515] LRO is acquiring high-resolution stereo pairs used to generate DTMs. We describe the methodology and error analysis used to reduce the stereo images to the topographic products.
Beyer R. A. Archinal B. Chen Y. Edmundson K. Harbour D. Howington-Kraus E. Li R. McEwen A. Mattson S. Moratto Z. Oberst J. Rosiek M. Scholten F. Tran T. Robinson M. LROC Team LROC Stereo Data — Results of Initial Analysis [#2678] This analysis of LROC DTMs by different groups using different techniques on similar data allows an important initial comparison of derived camera parameters and an assessment of LROC DTM quality.
Oberst J. Scholten F. Matz K.-D. Roatsch T. Wählisch M. Haase I. Gläser P. Gwinner K. Robinson M. S. LROC Team Apollo 17 Landing Site Topography from LROC NAC Stereo Data — First Analysis and Results [#2051] The LROC NAC camera onboard the LRO mission provides stereo data with a ground scale of 0.5–1.5 m. We used our DLR photogrammetric processing system to compute a digital terrain model (DTM) of the Apollo 17 landing site and show first results.
Scholten F. Oberst J. Matz K.-D. Roatsch T. Wählisch M. Robinson M. S. LROC Team Towards Global Lunar Topography using LROC WAC Stereo Data [#2111] The LROC WAC camera onboard the LRO mission provides systematic across-track stereo overlap. We present the current status w.r.t. the derivation of a global lunar DTM with a resolution of 200–500 m using our DLR photogrammetric processing system.
Kirk R. L. Cook D. Howington-Kraus E. Barrett J. M. Becker T. L. Neish C. D. Thomson B. J. Bussey D. B. J. Mini-RF Science TeamRadargrammetry with Chandrayaan-1 and LRO Mini-RF Images of the Moon: Controlled Mosaics and Digital Topographic Models [#2428] Rigorous geometric modeling will allow us to make highly accurate image mosaics and detailed topographic maps, even in permanently shadowed regions, from data provided by the first two synthetic aperture radars to orbit the Moon.
Conrad A. R. Wooden D. Lucey P. Campbell R. D. Goodrich R. Merline W. J. Chapman C. R. Diffraction Limited Images of the Lunar Surface with Keck Adaptive Optics [#2533] On Oct 30, 2009, we locked the Keck-II AO system on a sunlit peak near the Moon’s terminator and acquired NIR images. With this demonstration, observers may now propose for observing time to investigate open questions in lunar science.
Beyer R. A. Archinal B. Chen Y. Edmundson K. Harbour D. Howington-Kraus E. Li R. McEwen A. Mattson S. Moratto Z. Oberst J. Rosiek M. Scholten F. Tran T. Robinson M. LROC Team LROC Stereo Data — Results of Initial Analysis [#2678] This analysis of LROC DTMs by different groups using different techniques on similar data allows an important initial comparison of derived camera parameters and an assessment of LROC DTM quality.
Oberst J. Scholten F. Matz K.-D. Roatsch T. Wählisch M. Haase I. Gläser P. Gwinner K. Robinson M. S. LROC Team Apollo 17 Landing Site Topography from LROC NAC Stereo Data — First Analysis and Results [#2051] The LROC NAC camera onboard the LRO mission provides stereo data with a ground scale of 0.5–1.5 m. We used our DLR photogrammetric processing system to compute a digital terrain model (DTM) of the Apollo 17 landing site and show first results.
Scholten F. Oberst J. Matz K.-D. Roatsch T. Wählisch M. Robinson M. S. LROC Team Towards Global Lunar Topography using LROC WAC Stereo Data [#2111] The LROC WAC camera onboard the LRO mission provides systematic across-track stereo overlap. We present the current status w.r.t. the derivation of a global lunar DTM with a resolution of 200–500 m using our DLR photogrammetric processing system.
Kirk R. L. Cook D. Howington-Kraus E. Barrett J. M. Becker T. L. Neish C. D. Thomson B. J. Bussey D. B. J. Mini-RF Science TeamRadargrammetry with Chandrayaan-1 and LRO Mini-RF Images of the Moon: Controlled Mosaics and Digital Topographic Models [#2428] Rigorous geometric modeling will allow us to make highly accurate image mosaics and detailed topographic maps, even in permanently shadowed regions, from data provided by the first two synthetic aperture radars to orbit the Moon.
Conrad A. R. Wooden D. Lucey P. Campbell R. D. Goodrich R. Merline W. J. Chapman C. R. Diffraction Limited Images of the Lunar Surface with Keck Adaptive Optics [#2533] On Oct 30, 2009, we locked the Keck-II AO system on a sunlit peak near the Moon’s terminator and acquired NIR images. With this demonstration, observers may now propose for observing time to investigate open questions in lunar science.
Dong Y. S. Huang D. H. Xiao L. Huang J. Liu J. T. Chang’E-1 CCD Image Processing and Database Construction [#1627] We processed the Chang’E-1 CCD images to stand format for the end user. A database for the images and mosaic data was designed.
Mattson S. Robinson M. McEwen A. Bartels A. Bowman-Cisneros E. Li R. Lawver J. Tran T. Paris K. LROC Team Early Assessment of Spacecraft Jitter in LROC-NAC [#1871] Jitter in LROC-NAC images is analyzed based on previous methods for characterizing and correcting jitter in HiRISE images. Jitter effects on Digital Terrain Models are noted. This study has implications for the future design of similar cameras.
Mahanti P. Tran T. Tschimmel M. Robinson M. S. Humm D. LROC Team Focal Plane Temperature Prediction for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera [#1521] The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera is acquiring high resolution images of the Moon. An adaptive prediction model of the CCD focal plane temperature is being used for image acquisition commanding to get better quality images.
McKerracher P. L. Jensen J. R. Sequeira H. B. Raney R. K. Schulze R. C. Bussey D. B. J. Butler B. J. Neish C. D. Palsetia M. Patterson G. W. Spudis P. D. Thomson B. J. Turner F. S. Mini-RF Calibration, a Unique Approach to On-Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar System Calibration [#2352] The Mini-RF program consists of two dual-polarized Mini-RF Synthetic Aperture Radars (SAR’s) on the LRO and Ch-1 missions. Both missions achieved lunar orbit and imaged the lunar surface. This report describes the first calibrations of Mini-RF.
Williams D. R. Hills H. K. Guinness E. A. Lowman P. D. Taylor P. T. PDS Lunar Data Node Restoration of Apollo In-Situ Surface Data [#1690] We describe the ongoing work of the PDS Lunar Data Node at the NSSDC in restoring Apollo surface data which were originally on older media and in obsolete formats. We will also discuss work on Apollo orbital data sets.
Terazono J. Nakamura R. Kodama S. Yamamoto N. Demura H. Hirata N. Ogawa Y. Haruyama J. Ohtake M. Matsunaga T. Suzuki T. Hayashi T. WISE-CAPS: An Integrated and Secure Web-based Environment for Analysis and Browsing of Lunar and Planetary Data [#1516] We are now constructing a Web-GIS based framework called “WISE-CAPS,” a virtual research environment to share and browse the data under secured data access. This presentation will address on current implementation status and future prospective.
Mattson S. Robinson M. McEwen A. Bartels A. Bowman-Cisneros E. Li R. Lawver J. Tran T. Paris K. LROC Team Early Assessment of Spacecraft Jitter in LROC-NAC [#1871] Jitter in LROC-NAC images is analyzed based on previous methods for characterizing and correcting jitter in HiRISE images. Jitter effects on Digital Terrain Models are noted. This study has implications for the future design of similar cameras.
Mahanti P. Tran T. Tschimmel M. Robinson M. S. Humm D. LROC Team Focal Plane Temperature Prediction for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera [#1521] The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera is acquiring high resolution images of the Moon. An adaptive prediction model of the CCD focal plane temperature is being used for image acquisition commanding to get better quality images.
McKerracher P. L. Jensen J. R. Sequeira H. B. Raney R. K. Schulze R. C. Bussey D. B. J. Butler B. J. Neish C. D. Palsetia M. Patterson G. W. Spudis P. D. Thomson B. J. Turner F. S. Mini-RF Calibration, a Unique Approach to On-Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar System Calibration [#2352] The Mini-RF program consists of two dual-polarized Mini-RF Synthetic Aperture Radars (SAR’s) on the LRO and Ch-1 missions. Both missions achieved lunar orbit and imaged the lunar surface. This report describes the first calibrations of Mini-RF.
Williams D. R. Hills H. K. Guinness E. A. Lowman P. D. Taylor P. T. PDS Lunar Data Node Restoration of Apollo In-Situ Surface Data [#1690] We describe the ongoing work of the PDS Lunar Data Node at the NSSDC in restoring Apollo surface data which were originally on older media and in obsolete formats. We will also discuss work on Apollo orbital data sets.
Terazono J. Nakamura R. Kodama S. Yamamoto N. Demura H. Hirata N. Ogawa Y. Haruyama J. Ohtake M. Matsunaga T. Suzuki T. Hayashi T. WISE-CAPS: An Integrated and Secure Web-based Environment for Analysis and Browsing of Lunar and Planetary Data [#1516] We are now constructing a Web-GIS based framework called “WISE-CAPS,” a virtual research environment to share and browse the data under secured data access. This presentation will address on current implementation status and future prospective.
POSTER SESSION II: ONCE AND FUTURE MOON: MISSIONS AND INSTRUMENTS
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
7:00 p.m. Town Center Exhibit Area
Jolliff B. L. Alkalai L. Pieters C. M. Head J. W. III Papanastassiou D. A. Bierhaus E. B. Sampling the South Pole-Aitken Basin: Objectives and Site Selection Criteria [#2450] Science objectives for South Pole-Aitken Basin sample return drive site selection strategies. Key criteria include obtaining a large number of melt rocks for age dating and maximizing diversity, including depth variations and volcanic materials.
Cohen B. A. Coker R. F. Pulling Marbles from a Bag: Deducing the Regional Impact History of the SPA Basin from Impact-Melt Rocks [#2475] So much depends upon/impact-melt rocks/gleaned from a scoop sample/inside the SPA basin.
Fagan A. L. Ennis M. E. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Snape J. F. Neal C. R. Kring D. A. Science-rich Mission Sites Within South Pole-Aitken Basin, Part 1: Antoniadi Crater [#2467] We suggest that Antoniadi Crater is an ideal location to achieve the concepts and goals outlined in the 2007 NRC report, Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon. We outline the achievable goals at three potential landing sites within Antoniadi Crater.
Snape J. F. Fagan A. L. Ennis M. E. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Neal C. R. Kring D. A. Science-rich Mission Sites Within South Pole-Aitken Basin, Part 2: Von Kármán Crater [#1857] We have identified Von Kármán Crater, within the South Pole-Aitken Basin, as a target for future manned lunar exploration. The potential for in situ scientific studies was evaluated for three specific landing sites in the crater.
Ennis M. E. Fagan A. L. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Snape J. F. Kring D. A. Lunar Farside Volcanism: Potential Sampling Localities Within South Pole-Aitken Basin [#2512] The National Research Council outlined specific goals for the future of lunar exploration in a 2007 report. A number of localities within South Pole-Aitken Basin are presented where we can begin to address many of the goals pertaining to volcanism.
Korteniemi J. Eldridge D. L. Singer K. Lough T. Werblin L. Kring D. Volcanic Landing Sites on the Moon: The Compact and Diverse Harbinger Region [#1339] We map out potential landing sites on the Harbinger region (25.71°N, 44.47°W) for future missions. Most open lunar science questions can be addressed there, particularly ones concerning volcanism, internal activity, dating and impact processes.
Weisbin C. R. Clark P. Adumitroaie V. Mrozinski J. Shelton K. Hua H. Smith J. H. Elfes A. Lincoln W. Silberg R. Formulation, Modeling and Analysis of a Mission to the Moon’s Schrodinger Crater [#1473] We formulate ~90 day lunar mission, Shackleton to Schrodinger Crater and back, covering ~1100 km achieving ~80% targeted science value. When value of enhancing science activities is added, mission science rises to nearly twice the targeted value.
Lough T. Korteniemi J. Eldridge D. L. Singer K. Werblin L. Kring D. A. Mission Options to Explore the Flux and Evolution of Lunar Volcanism Through Space and Time [#2537] We outline criteria to determine mission options and identify four example lunar landing sites that explore the flux and evolution of lunar volcanism with the goal of understanding the thermal and chemical development of the Moon.
Jolliff B. L. Wiseman S. A. Lawrence S. J. Tran T. N. LROC Science Team Scientific Return from Systematic Imaging of the Constellation Exploration Sites: Compton-Belkovich Example [#2412] NASA’s Constellation Program identified 50 sites for detailed imaging by LRO that represent a wide range of features of interest for human/scientific exploration. The Compton-Belkovich “thorium anomaly” site is shown as an example of science context.
Cohen B. A. Coker R. F. Pulling Marbles from a Bag: Deducing the Regional Impact History of the SPA Basin from Impact-Melt Rocks [#2475] So much depends upon/impact-melt rocks/gleaned from a scoop sample/inside the SPA basin.
Fagan A. L. Ennis M. E. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Snape J. F. Neal C. R. Kring D. A. Science-rich Mission Sites Within South Pole-Aitken Basin, Part 1: Antoniadi Crater [#2467] We suggest that Antoniadi Crater is an ideal location to achieve the concepts and goals outlined in the 2007 NRC report, Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon. We outline the achievable goals at three potential landing sites within Antoniadi Crater.
Snape J. F. Fagan A. L. Ennis M. E. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Neal C. R. Kring D. A. Science-rich Mission Sites Within South Pole-Aitken Basin, Part 2: Von Kármán Crater [#1857] We have identified Von Kármán Crater, within the South Pole-Aitken Basin, as a target for future manned lunar exploration. The potential for in situ scientific studies was evaluated for three specific landing sites in the crater.
Ennis M. E. Fagan A. L. Pogue J. N. Porter S. Snape J. F. Kring D. A. Lunar Farside Volcanism: Potential Sampling Localities Within South Pole-Aitken Basin [#2512] The National Research Council outlined specific goals for the future of lunar exploration in a 2007 report. A number of localities within South Pole-Aitken Basin are presented where we can begin to address many of the goals pertaining to volcanism.
Korteniemi J. Eldridge D. L. Singer K. Lough T. Werblin L. Kring D. Volcanic Landing Sites on the Moon: The Compact and Diverse Harbinger Region [#1339] We map out potential landing sites on the Harbinger region (25.71°N, 44.47°W) for future missions. Most open lunar science questions can be addressed there, particularly ones concerning volcanism, internal activity, dating and impact processes.
Weisbin C. R. Clark P. Adumitroaie V. Mrozinski J. Shelton K. Hua H. Smith J. H. Elfes A. Lincoln W. Silberg R. Formulation, Modeling and Analysis of a Mission to the Moon’s Schrodinger Crater [#1473] We formulate ~90 day lunar mission, Shackleton to Schrodinger Crater and back, covering ~1100 km achieving ~80% targeted science value. When value of enhancing science activities is added, mission science rises to nearly twice the targeted value.
Lough T. Korteniemi J. Eldridge D. L. Singer K. Werblin L. Kring D. A. Mission Options to Explore the Flux and Evolution of Lunar Volcanism Through Space and Time [#2537] We outline criteria to determine mission options and identify four example lunar landing sites that explore the flux and evolution of lunar volcanism with the goal of understanding the thermal and chemical development of the Moon.
Jolliff B. L. Wiseman S. A. Lawrence S. J. Tran T. N. LROC Science Team Scientific Return from Systematic Imaging of the Constellation Exploration Sites: Compton-Belkovich Example [#2412] NASA’s Constellation Program identified 50 sites for detailed imaging by LRO that represent a wide range of features of interest for human/scientific exploration. The Compton-Belkovich “thorium anomaly” site is shown as an example of science context.
Arya A. S. Rajasekhar R. P. Ajai Kiran Kumar A. S. Navalgund R. R. Identification of Lunar Volcanic Tubes, a Potential Site for Human Settlement Using 3D Chandryaan 1 – TMC Data [#1484] This paper presents three dimensional analysis over a volcanic tube in Oceanus Procellurum using high resolution Chandrayaan-1 TMC data for the identification potential site for human settlement.
Xiong S. Q. Yan B. K. Gan F. P. Wang Z. C. The Choice of the Lunar Landing Sites and Preliminary Analysis of Several Sites [#1304] Three sites are chosen based on the lunar exploration achievements and problems, and are analyzed using LIDAR and CCD data of Chang’E-1 satellite as well as Clementine UV-VIS data.
Yamada R. Garcia R. Calvet M. Gagnepain-Beyneix J. Design of an Optimized Seismic Network for Future Lunar Missions [#1619] We will describe how to design an optimized seismic network for future lunar missions. We designed the positions of new seismic stations to satisfy principal scientific objectives. In this presentation, some examples of the network will be indicated.
Neal C. R. Banerdt W. B. Alkalai L. LUNETTE: Establishing a Lunar Geophysical Network Without Nuclear Power Through a Discovery-Class Mission [#2710] The LUNETTE concept uses new power management technology to offer a non-nuclear alternative. It will provide detailed information on the interior of the Moon through seismic, thermal, electromagnetic, and precision laser ranging measurements.
Currie D. G. Dell’Agnello S. Delle Monache G. A Lunar Laser Reflector for the 21st Century [#2269] The Apollo Lunar Laser Reflectors after forty years are limiting the range accuracy. The science objectives, the design, the thermal and optical simulation and field testing of the new retroreflector array for lunar ranging will be presented.
Mumm E. Zacny K. Kumar N. Hedlund M. Smrekar S. Morgan P. Nagihara S. Shasho J. Pierides A. Milam B. Heat Flow Probes for Small Lunar Lander [#2128] We have been developing two innovative heat-flow probe systems: percussive and pneumatic-proboscis. Each system consists of two parts: (1) a method of reaching 3 m depth in lunar regolith, and (2) a method of deploying thermal sensors.
Moreschini P. Rutberg M. Zacny K. Paulsen G. DIHeDRAL: Downhole Regolith Interrogation with He-assisted Drill and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy System [#1722] We describe DIHeDRAL, a downhole LIBS system designed to be integrated into a 3m-class drill, currently under development at Honeybee Robotics. DiHeDRAL allows subsurface access providing information on the composition of lunar soil.
Scheld D. Marshall J. R. Mason L. C. Martin J. P. In-Situ Geologic Analyzer for Lunar and Martian Surface [#1539] An instrument is presented with a triple system to work as a robotic geologist on remote planetary surfaces. MICA is a miniature instrument that employs X-ray scattering and visual imaging to determine nondestructively the mineralogy of a rock sample in situ.
Campbell A. E. Thaisen K. G. Gaskin J. A. Jerman G. A. Taylor L. A. Miniaturized Scanning Electron Microscope for the Moon: Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy Studies [#2201] NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and colleagues have been developing a miniaturized SEM with chemical analysis capability (EDS). Our interest is to understand the limiting instrument capabilities and appropriate science.
Lanza N. L. Deans M. C. Clegg S. M. Humphries S. D. McInroy R. E. Wiens R. C. Newsom H. E. Ollila A. M. Evaluating LIBS as a Geochemical Reconnaissance Tool for the K10 Lunar Rover [#2613] Materials were collected from Black Point Lava Flow (BPLF) in Arizona and analyzed with LIBS in the laboratory to evaluate this technique for future use on the K10 lunar rover. These results were compared to bulk analyses carried out in previous studies.
Corsaro R. D. Liou J.-C. Giovane F. Burtchell M. Pisacane V. Lagakos N. Williams E. Stansbery E. Micrometeoroid and Lunar Secondary Ejecta Flux Measurement: Comparison of Three Acoustic Systems [#1108] We examine the inherent capability of three large-area acoustic sensor systems and their applicability for micrometeoroids and lunar secondary ejecta detection and characterization for future lunar exploration activities.
Segura T. L. Lo A. S. Eller H. Dailey D. Drucker E. Wehner J. Secondary Payloads Using the LCROSS Architecture [#2673] We describe several secondary planetary mission concepts that could be accommodated by an LCROSS-based ESPA spacecraft.
Laufer R. Hyde T. W. Matthews L. Lachenmann M. Herdrich G. Srama R. Roeser H.-P. A Baylor University Payload Contribution to the Universitaet Stuttgart Moon Orbiter LUNAR MISSION BW1 [#2105] The LUNAR MISSION BW1 is an academic small lunar orbiting satellite of the Universitaet Stuttgart, Germany. As part of a collaborative agreement between Baylor University and the Universitaet Stuttgart, an instrument contribution is under consideration.
Li R. He S. Tang P. Skopljak B. Yilmaz A. Jiang J. Banks M. S. Oman C. Development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System [#1782] This paper presents the progress of the development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System (LASOIS) to continuously provide spatial orientation and navigation information to astronauts for reducing spatial disorientation.
Crawford I. A. Joy K. H. Cousins C. R. Grindrod P. Snape J. Weider S. Z. White O. Lupisella M. L. Petro N. E. Enhancing the Probability of Making Serendipitous Discoveries from a Pressurized Lunar Rover [#1272] A scientific benefit of returning humans to the Moon is the increased opportunity for serendipitous discoveries. Here we identify design requirements for a pressurized rover which will increase the probability of making such discoveries.
Kókány A. Pál P. Pintér Cs. Urbán I. Practical Realization of Robot Technology Constructed to Promote Work on the Moon [#1143] The purpose of our researches is the practical realization of lunar work in view of Moon environment as well as utilization of our innovations and technologies in robot designing.
Cohen B. A. Bassler J. A. Hammond M. S. Harris D. W. Hill L. A. Kirby K. W. Morse B. J. Mulac B. D. Morse C. L. B. Robotic Lunar Landers for Science and Exploration [#2616] Soaring toward the Moon, robotic landers will seed cloudbursts of knowledge.
Xiong S. Q. Yan B. K. Gan F. P. Wang Z. C. The Choice of the Lunar Landing Sites and Preliminary Analysis of Several Sites [#1304] Three sites are chosen based on the lunar exploration achievements and problems, and are analyzed using LIDAR and CCD data of Chang’E-1 satellite as well as Clementine UV-VIS data.
Yamada R. Garcia R. Calvet M. Gagnepain-Beyneix J. Design of an Optimized Seismic Network for Future Lunar Missions [#1619] We will describe how to design an optimized seismic network for future lunar missions. We designed the positions of new seismic stations to satisfy principal scientific objectives. In this presentation, some examples of the network will be indicated.
Neal C. R. Banerdt W. B. Alkalai L. LUNETTE: Establishing a Lunar Geophysical Network Without Nuclear Power Through a Discovery-Class Mission [#2710] The LUNETTE concept uses new power management technology to offer a non-nuclear alternative. It will provide detailed information on the interior of the Moon through seismic, thermal, electromagnetic, and precision laser ranging measurements.
Currie D. G. Dell’Agnello S. Delle Monache G. A Lunar Laser Reflector for the 21st Century [#2269] The Apollo Lunar Laser Reflectors after forty years are limiting the range accuracy. The science objectives, the design, the thermal and optical simulation and field testing of the new retroreflector array for lunar ranging will be presented.
Mumm E. Zacny K. Kumar N. Hedlund M. Smrekar S. Morgan P. Nagihara S. Shasho J. Pierides A. Milam B. Heat Flow Probes for Small Lunar Lander [#2128] We have been developing two innovative heat-flow probe systems: percussive and pneumatic-proboscis. Each system consists of two parts: (1) a method of reaching 3 m depth in lunar regolith, and (2) a method of deploying thermal sensors.
Moreschini P. Rutberg M. Zacny K. Paulsen G. DIHeDRAL: Downhole Regolith Interrogation with He-assisted Drill and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy System [#1722] We describe DIHeDRAL, a downhole LIBS system designed to be integrated into a 3m-class drill, currently under development at Honeybee Robotics. DiHeDRAL allows subsurface access providing information on the composition of lunar soil.
Scheld D. Marshall J. R. Mason L. C. Martin J. P. In-Situ Geologic Analyzer for Lunar and Martian Surface [#1539] An instrument is presented with a triple system to work as a robotic geologist on remote planetary surfaces. MICA is a miniature instrument that employs X-ray scattering and visual imaging to determine nondestructively the mineralogy of a rock sample in situ.
Campbell A. E. Thaisen K. G. Gaskin J. A. Jerman G. A. Taylor L. A. Miniaturized Scanning Electron Microscope for the Moon: Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy Studies [#2201] NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and colleagues have been developing a miniaturized SEM with chemical analysis capability (EDS). Our interest is to understand the limiting instrument capabilities and appropriate science.
Lanza N. L. Deans M. C. Clegg S. M. Humphries S. D. McInroy R. E. Wiens R. C. Newsom H. E. Ollila A. M. Evaluating LIBS as a Geochemical Reconnaissance Tool for the K10 Lunar Rover [#2613] Materials were collected from Black Point Lava Flow (BPLF) in Arizona and analyzed with LIBS in the laboratory to evaluate this technique for future use on the K10 lunar rover. These results were compared to bulk analyses carried out in previous studies.
Corsaro R. D. Liou J.-C. Giovane F. Burtchell M. Pisacane V. Lagakos N. Williams E. Stansbery E. Micrometeoroid and Lunar Secondary Ejecta Flux Measurement: Comparison of Three Acoustic Systems [#1108] We examine the inherent capability of three large-area acoustic sensor systems and their applicability for micrometeoroids and lunar secondary ejecta detection and characterization for future lunar exploration activities.
Segura T. L. Lo A. S. Eller H. Dailey D. Drucker E. Wehner J. Secondary Payloads Using the LCROSS Architecture [#2673] We describe several secondary planetary mission concepts that could be accommodated by an LCROSS-based ESPA spacecraft.
Laufer R. Hyde T. W. Matthews L. Lachenmann M. Herdrich G. Srama R. Roeser H.-P. A Baylor University Payload Contribution to the Universitaet Stuttgart Moon Orbiter LUNAR MISSION BW1 [#2105] The LUNAR MISSION BW1 is an academic small lunar orbiting satellite of the Universitaet Stuttgart, Germany. As part of a collaborative agreement between Baylor University and the Universitaet Stuttgart, an instrument contribution is under consideration.
Li R. He S. Tang P. Skopljak B. Yilmaz A. Jiang J. Banks M. S. Oman C. Development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System [#1782] This paper presents the progress of the development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System (LASOIS) to continuously provide spatial orientation and navigation information to astronauts for reducing spatial disorientation.
Crawford I. A. Joy K. H. Cousins C. R. Grindrod P. Snape J. Weider S. Z. White O. Lupisella M. L. Petro N. E. Enhancing the Probability of Making Serendipitous Discoveries from a Pressurized Lunar Rover [#1272] A scientific benefit of returning humans to the Moon is the increased opportunity for serendipitous discoveries. Here we identify design requirements for a pressurized rover which will increase the probability of making such discoveries.
Kókány A. Pál P. Pintér Cs. Urbán I. Practical Realization of Robot Technology Constructed to Promote Work on the Moon [#1143] The purpose of our researches is the practical realization of lunar work in view of Moon environment as well as utilization of our innovations and technologies in robot designing.
Cohen B. A. Bassler J. A. Hammond M. S. Harris D. W. Hill L. A. Kirby K. W. Morse B. J. Mulac B. D. Morse C. L. B. Robotic Lunar Landers for Science and Exploration [#2616] Soaring toward the Moon, robotic landers will seed cloudbursts of knowledge.
ARTEMIS will study with two identical, cross-calibrated spacecraft lunar exospheric ions and dust, crustal magnetism, and the lunar interior. One probe will measure the pristine solar wind driver, while the other will study the lunar environment’s response. ARTEMIS extends the SELENE/Kaguya results into the next decade, providing synergy with LRO, LADEE, and the International Lunar Network.
Angelopoulos V. Lillis R. Sibeck D. G. Halekas J. Delory G. T. Khurana K. K. Russell C. T. McFadden J. P. Bonnell J. Larson D. ARTEMIS, A Two Spacecraft, Planetary and Heliospheric Lunar Mission [#1425] ARTEMIS is re-targeting two of NASA’s five THEMIS satellites into coordinated, lunar equatorial orbits. It will make the first systematic, two-point observations of the lunar space and planetary environment starting in April 2011.
Graham P. Snyder G. OpenLuna Science Team OpenLuna: An “Open Source”, Privately Funded, Return to the Moon Mission [#2721] The OpenLuna Foundation seeks to return mankind to the lunar surface through private enterprise, using opensource strategies. We will launch a stepped series of robotic and limited manned missions leading to outpost construction. Your Moon, your mission. Get involved.
Kobayashi M. Ohashi H. Sasaki S. Shibata H. Iwai T. Fujii M. Nogami K. Kimura H. Nakamura M. Hirai T. Lunar Dust Monitor for the Orbiter of the next Japanese Lunar Mission SELENE2 [#1964] A dust particle detector is proposed to be onboard the orbiter of SELENE-2 mission. We summarize the significance of circumlunar dust and report an overview of our instrument proposed to accompany the SELENE-2 mission.
Munsat T. Sternovsky Z. Robertson S. Grün E. Horanyi M. Lunar Dust Transport Package [#2538] We present the Lunar Dust Transport Package, a proposed instrument suite to investigate dusty plasma processes on the lunar surface, including spatial and size distributions of levitated/transported dust grains, and surface plasma characterization.
Kobayashi M. Ohashi H. Sasaki S. Shibata H. Iwai T. Fujii M. Nogami K. Kimura H. Nakamura M. Hirai T. Lunar Dust Monitor for the Orbiter of the next Japanese Lunar Mission SELENE2 [#1964] A dust particle detector is proposed to be onboard the orbiter of SELENE-2 mission. We summarize the significance of circumlunar dust and report an overview of our instrument proposed to accompany the SELENE-2 mission.
Munsat T. Sternovsky Z. Robertson S. Grün E. Horanyi M. Lunar Dust Transport Package [#2538] We present the Lunar Dust Transport Package, a proposed instrument suite to investigate dusty plasma processes on the lunar surface, including spatial and size distributions of levitated/transported dust grains, and surface plasma characterization.
Delory G. T. Elphic R. C. Colaprete A. Mahaffy P. Horanyi M. The LADEE Mission: The Next Step After the Discovery of Water on the Moon [#2459] We discuss how the LADEE mission will contribute to our knowledge of the origin and evolution of lunar volatiles.
INTERIOR OF THE MOON
8:30 a.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Chairs: Lon Hood
Mark Wieczorek
8:30 a.m. Waterway Ballroom 6
Chairs: Lon Hood
Mark Wieczorek
8:30 a.m. Hood L. L. * Central Magnetic Anomalies of Nectarian-aged Lunar Impact Basins: Possible Evidence for an Early Core Dynamo [#1954] More detailed regional maps of central magnetic anomalies in a series of Nectarian-aged lunar basins are presented. The anomalies have characteristics consistent with thermoremanent magnetization of impact melt in a large-scale, steady magnetizing field.
8:45 a.m. Shea E. K. * Weiss B. P. Tikoo S. M. Grove T. L. Fuller M. Evidence for a Lunar Core Dynamo at 3.7 Ga from Mare Basalt 10020? [#2204] We present a new paleomagnetic study of an extremely high coercivity, unshocked lunar rock, mare basalt 10020. Our initial results suggest it has a stable NRM likely acquired over timescales that are long relative to impact-produced fields.
9:00 a.m. Tikoo S. M. * Weiss B. P. Buz J. Garrick-Bethell I. Grove T. L. Gattaccaea J. Ancient Lunar Dynamo: Absence of Evidence is Not the Evidence of Absence [#2705] The lack of evidence of for a lunar dynamo in many Apollo samples is not evidence for the absence of a dynamo.
8:45 a.m. Shea E. K. * Weiss B. P. Tikoo S. M. Grove T. L. Fuller M. Evidence for a Lunar Core Dynamo at 3.7 Ga from Mare Basalt 10020? [#2204] We present a new paleomagnetic study of an extremely high coercivity, unshocked lunar rock, mare basalt 10020. Our initial results suggest it has a stable NRM likely acquired over timescales that are long relative to impact-produced fields.
9:00 a.m. Tikoo S. M. * Weiss B. P. Buz J. Garrick-Bethell I. Grove T. L. Gattaccaea J. Ancient Lunar Dynamo: Absence of Evidence is Not the Evidence of Absence [#2705] The lack of evidence of for a lunar dynamo in many Apollo samples is not evidence for the absence of a dynamo.
9:15 a.m. Wieczorek M. A. * Weiss B. P. Testing the Lunar Dynamo Hypothesis Using Global Magnetic Field Data [#1625] We show that the lunar magnetic anomalies observed from orbit are consistent with the magnetization of mare basalts and metal-rich impact melts in the presence of a strong ancient lunar dynamo.
9:30 a.m. Purucker M. E. * Nicholas J. B. A New Map of the Internal Magnetic Field of the Moon and Its Implications [#2291] An improved model of the internal magnetic field of the Moon is developed. The power spectra of the new model contains a heretofore unseen change in slope which may be a manifestation of an early lunar dynamo.
9:45 a.m. Steinberger B. * Werner S. C. Kohout T. Deep vs. Shallow Origin of Gravity Anomalies and Topography on the Moon [#1694] If density anomalies in both viscous mantle and elastic lithosphere can be modelled as “white noise,” we can compute the “expected” lunar geoid spectrum and explain degrees 2–5 including the flattening term, as mainly due to mantle density anomalies.
10:00 a.m. Watters T. R. * Robinson M. S. Beyer R. A. Bell J. F. Pritchard M. E. Banks M. E. Turtle E. P. Williams N. R. LROC Team Lunar Thrust Faults: Implications for the Thermal History of the Moon [#1863] Images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) have revealed previously undetected, small-scale thrust fault scarps. The spatial distribution of the newly viewed and previously known scarps suggests they are globally distributed.
10:15 a.m. Nagihara S. * Saito Y. Taylor P. T. Reexamination of the Apollo 15 Heat Flow Data Toward Understanding Potential Causes of the Long-Term Subsurface Warming Observed [#1353] The lunar surface and subsurface temperature records from the Apollo 15 site have been reexamined for further understanding potential causes of the subsurface warming observed.
10:30 a.m. Siegler M. A. * Paige D. A. Keihm S. J. Vasavada A. R. Ghent R. R. Bandfield J. L. Snook K. J. Apollo Lunar Heat Flow Experiments and the LRO Diviner Radiometer [#2650] We examine the Apollo 15 heat flow experiment in light of new measurements from the LRO Diviner Lunar Radiometer, a detailed model of the probe, and a ray tracing thermal model to examine the effects of orbit and topography on the heat flow probe.
10:45 a.m. Weber R. C. * Lin P. Garnero E. A Seismic Search for the Lunar Core [#1977] We reassess the Apollo deep moonquake seismograms to search for putative seismic phase arrivals from the lunar core. This work should allow us to constrain the core radius and the seismic velocity contrast of the core-mantle boundary.
11:00 a.m. Kawamura T. * Kobayashi N. Tanaka S. Lognonné P. Gagnepain-Beyneix J. Search for Farside Deep Moonquakes: Source Determination of Unlocated Deep Moonquakes with Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Gravimeter [#1766] We located deep moonquakes that were not unlocatable from the previous lunar seismic data set by using the Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Gravimeter as an additional seismometer.
11:15 a.m. Ong L. * Melosh H. J. Reorientation of the Moon Due to South Pole-Aitken Basin Ejecta [#1363] As a result of the massive global ejecta blanket produced by the South Pole-Aitken basin, the Moon experiences a major reorientation that places the impact basin near the South Pole where we observe it today.
11:30 a.m. Bills B. G. * Moore W. B. Siegler M. A. Paige D. A. Lunar Obliquity During a Cassini-State Transition [#1752] The obliquity values attained by the Moon, during a Cassini-state transition, depend sensitively upon the poorly known values of the degree two gravity field at that time. This transition is a key event in the retention of polar volatiles.
9:30 a.m. Purucker M. E. * Nicholas J. B. A New Map of the Internal Magnetic Field of the Moon and Its Implications [#2291] An improved model of the internal magnetic field of the Moon is developed. The power spectra of the new model contains a heretofore unseen change in slope which may be a manifestation of an early lunar dynamo.
9:45 a.m. Steinberger B. * Werner S. C. Kohout T. Deep vs. Shallow Origin of Gravity Anomalies and Topography on the Moon [#1694] If density anomalies in both viscous mantle and elastic lithosphere can be modelled as “white noise,” we can compute the “expected” lunar geoid spectrum and explain degrees 2–5 including the flattening term, as mainly due to mantle density anomalies.
10:00 a.m. Watters T. R. * Robinson M. S. Beyer R. A. Bell J. F. Pritchard M. E. Banks M. E. Turtle E. P. Williams N. R. LROC Team Lunar Thrust Faults: Implications for the Thermal History of the Moon [#1863] Images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) have revealed previously undetected, small-scale thrust fault scarps. The spatial distribution of the newly viewed and previously known scarps suggests they are globally distributed.
10:15 a.m. Nagihara S. * Saito Y. Taylor P. T. Reexamination of the Apollo 15 Heat Flow Data Toward Understanding Potential Causes of the Long-Term Subsurface Warming Observed [#1353] The lunar surface and subsurface temperature records from the Apollo 15 site have been reexamined for further understanding potential causes of the subsurface warming observed.
10:30 a.m. Siegler M. A. * Paige D. A. Keihm S. J. Vasavada A. R. Ghent R. R. Bandfield J. L. Snook K. J. Apollo Lunar Heat Flow Experiments and the LRO Diviner Radiometer [#2650] We examine the Apollo 15 heat flow experiment in light of new measurements from the LRO Diviner Lunar Radiometer, a detailed model of the probe, and a ray tracing thermal model to examine the effects of orbit and topography on the heat flow probe.
10:45 a.m. Weber R. C. * Lin P. Garnero E. A Seismic Search for the Lunar Core [#1977] We reassess the Apollo deep moonquake seismograms to search for putative seismic phase arrivals from the lunar core. This work should allow us to constrain the core radius and the seismic velocity contrast of the core-mantle boundary.
11:00 a.m. Kawamura T. * Kobayashi N. Tanaka S. Lognonné P. Gagnepain-Beyneix J. Search for Farside Deep Moonquakes: Source Determination of Unlocated Deep Moonquakes with Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Gravimeter [#1766] We located deep moonquakes that were not unlocatable from the previous lunar seismic data set by using the Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Gravimeter as an additional seismometer.
11:15 a.m. Ong L. * Melosh H. J. Reorientation of the Moon Due to South Pole-Aitken Basin Ejecta [#1363] As a result of the massive global ejecta blanket produced by the South Pole-Aitken basin, the Moon experiences a major reorientation that places the impact basin near the South Pole where we observe it today.
11:30 a.m. Bills B. G. * Moore W. B. Siegler M. A. Paige D. A. Lunar Obliquity During a Cassini-State Transition [#1752] The obliquity values attained by the Moon, during a Cassini-state transition, depend sensitively upon the poorly known values of the degree two gravity field at that time. This transition is a key event in the retention of polar volatiles.
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