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Seismic properties of fine rock powders in lunar conditions.Seismic properties of fine rock powders in near lunar surface conditions have been measured in the laboratory, and they correspond well with those obtained for the near lunar surface. The laboratory values of Q range from 40 to 330 with corresponding wave velocities below 100 m/sec. Many of the results obtained are shown to be understandable in terms of current theories of the elastic and plastic properties of fine rock powders in a variety of temperature and pressure conditions. This enables some estimate to be made of the changes in Q and wave velocity with depth in the moon, on the supposition that fine rock powder continues downward as an abundant constituent.
Document ID
19730054910
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Jones, B. W.
(Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
August 10, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 78
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
73A39712
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-33-010-005
Distribution Limits
Public
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