Ions from the lunar atmosphereThe ionization of neutral atoms in the lunar atmosphere produces an ionosphere around the moon. These ions are accelerated by the interplanetary electric field and local surface fields to energies of 10 to 500 eV. The Suprathermal Ion Detector Experiment (SIDE) has been observing these ions from the lunar atmosphere. The observations have been divided into four categories based on the acceleration mechanism.
Document ID
19740040257
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Lindeman, R.
Freeman, J. W., Jr.
Vondrak, R. R. (Rice University Houston, Tex., United States)