NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Active seismic experimentThe Apollo 16 active seismic experiment (ASE) was designed to generate and monitor seismic waves for the study of the lunar near-surface structure. Several seismic energy sources are used: an astronaut-activated thumper device, a mortar package that contains rocket-launched grenades, and the impulse produced by the lunar module ascent. Analysis of some seismic signals recorded by the ASE has provided data concerning the near-surface structure at the Descartes landing site. Two compressional seismic velocities have so far been recognized in the seismic data. The deployment of the ASE is described, and the significant results obtained are discussed.
Document ID
19730013015
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Kovach, R. L.
(Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Watkins, J. S.
(North Carolina Univ. CA, United States)
Talwani, P.
(Stanford Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Apollo 16 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
73N21742
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Document Inquiry

Available Downloads

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