Lunar Apennine-Hadley region: Geological implications of earth-based radar and infrared measurements

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Abstract

Recently completed high-resolution radar maps of the moon contain information on the decimeter-scale structure of the surface. When this information is combined with eclipse thermal-enhancement data and with high-resolution Lunar Orbiter photography, the surface morphology is revealed in some detail. A geological history for certain features and subareas can be developed, which provides one possible framework for the interpretation of the findings from the Apollo 15 landing. Frequency of decimeter- and meter-size blocks in and around lunar craters, given by the remote-sensed data, supports a multilayer structure in the Palus Putredinis mare region, as well as a great age for the bordering Apennine Mountains scarp.

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Zisk, S., Carr, M.H., Masursky, H., Shorthill, R., Thompson, T., 1971, Lunar Apennine-Hadley region: Geological implications of earth-based radar and infrared measurements: Science, v. 173, no. 3999, p. 808-812, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.173.3999.808.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Lunar Apennine-Hadley region: Geological implications of earth-based radar and infrared measurements
Series title Science
DOI 10.1126/science.173.3999.808
Volume 173
Issue 3999
Year Published 1971
Language English
Publisher American Association for the Advancement of Science
Description 5 p.
First page 808
Last page 812
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