Remote Assessment of Lunar Resource Potential
- Author
- Taylor, G. Jeffrey
- Published
- JAN 1, 1992.
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- Assessing the resource potential of the lunar surface requires a well-planned program to determine the chemical and mineralogical composition of the Moon's surface at a range of scales. The exploration program must include remote sensing measurements (from both Earth's surface and lunar orbit), robotic in situ analysis of specific places, and eventually, human field work by trained geologists. Remote sensing data is discussed. Resource assessment requires some idea of what resources will be needed. Studies thus far have concentrated on oxygen and hydrogen production for propellant and life support, He-3 for export as fuel for nuclear fusion reactors, and use of bulk regolith for shielding and construction materials. The measurement requirements for assessing these resources are given and discussed briefly.
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- Note
- Document ID: 19930008079.
Accession ID: 93N17268.
Lunar and Planetary Inst., Joint Workshop on New Technologies for Lunar Resource Assessment; p 49-50. - Terms of Use and Reproduction
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