Publication Date:
2005-11-30
Description:
The experiment with the small scientific subsatellite which was launched into lunar orbit from Apollo 15 is described. The subsatellite was designed to measure plasma and energetic-particle fluxes, vector magnetic fields, and velocity of the subsatellite for determining lunar gravitational anomalies. The theory of particle-shadow formation by the moon solar wind electrons, and energetic-electron fluxes in interplanetary space are discussed along with an analysis of the initial data.
Keywords:
SPACE SCIENCES
Type:
Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 14 p
Format:
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