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Lunar Surface Gravimeter ExperimentThe lunar surface gravimeter which was emplaced on the moon by the Apollo 17 flight is described and a schematic diagram of the sensor is provided. The objective of the lunar surface gravimeter is to use the moon as an instrumented antenna to detect gravitational waves. Another objective is to measure tidal deformation of the moon. Samples of signals received during lunar sunrise activity and during quiet periods are presented in graph form based on power spectrum analysis
Document ID
19740010329
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Giganti, J. J. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Larson, J. V. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Richard, J. P. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Weber, J. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 29, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center Apollo 17 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-28977
Accession Number
74N18442
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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