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The lunar disturbance effect.The observed phenomenon of darkening of the lunar surface when gently disturbed is investigated. It is suggested that this disturbance effect is due to changes in the photometric function of the lunar soil caused by rearrangement of the soil particles, rather than to any physical or chemical differences between the uppermost layer and the underlying materials.
Document ID
19720045328
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Hapke, B. W. (Pittsburgh, University Pittsburgh, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1972
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72A28994
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-39-011-085
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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