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Alpha-particle spectrometer experimentMapping the radon emanation of the moon was studied to find potential areas of high activity by detection of radon isotopes and their daughter products. It was felt that based on observation of regions overflown by Apollo spacecraft and within the field of view of the alpha-particle spectrometer, a radon map could be constructed, identifying and locating lunar areas of outgassing. The basic theory of radon migration from natural concentrations of uranium and thorium is discussed in terms of radon decay and the production of alpha particles. The preliminary analysis of the results indicates no significant alpha emission.
Document ID
19720015182
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Gorenstein, P. (American Science and Engineering, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Bjorkholm, P. (American Science and Engineering, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72N22832
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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