NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Pyroclastic deposits as sites for lunar basesIlmenite-rich pyroclastic deposits may prove to be excellent sites for the establishment of a permanent lunar base for mining purposes. A wide variety of potentially useful by-products could be produced (e.g., Fe, Ti, H, N, C, S, Cu, Zn, Cd, Bi, and Pb). A number of ilmenite-rich pyroclastic deposits of regional extent has been studied. The physical properties of the regional pyroclastic units have important implications for lunar construction. These extensive, deep deposits of ilmenite-rich pyroclastic material are block-free and uncontaminated; they could be easily excavated and would be ideal for lunar mining operations. These deep, loose pyroclastic deposits would also be ideal for rapidly covering base modules with an adequate thickness of shielding.
Document ID
19910042958
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hawke, B. Ray
(Hawaii Univ. Honolulu, HI, United States)
Clark, Beth
(Hawaii, University Honolulu, United States)
Coombs, C. R.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 90: The Second International Conference
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: April 22, 1990
End Date: April 26, 1990
Accession Number
91A27581
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-237
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available