Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
X-ray fluorescence data for 8 and 16 second time integrals gathered by Apollo 15 in circum lunar orbit were analyzed to determine the capability for chemical mapping of relatively small lunar features in a portion of Tranquillitatis and Serenitatis basins. Spatial mapping using trend surface analysis demonstrated that a useable signal could be extracted from Al/Si intensity ratios calculated for 8 second time spans. Reliability of the Al/Si ratio was enhanced when 16 second data were compiled using a sliding average technique. Residual anomalies from the trend surface mapping were identified and correlated with relatively small lunar surface features.
Keywords:
SPACE SCIENCES
Type:
NASA-TM-X-70708
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X-682-74-129
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Lunar Sci. Conf.; Mar 18, 1974 - Mar 22, 1974; Houston, TX; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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