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Lunar seismic profiling experimentThe Apollo 17 lunar seismic profiling experiment was conducted to record the vibrations of the lunar surface as induced by explosive charges, the thrust of the lunar module ascent engine, and the crash of the lunar module ascent stage. Analysis of the data obtained made it possible to determine the internal characteristics of the lunar crust to a depth of several kilometers. The test equipment used in the experiment is described. Maps showing the location of the geophones and the deployed explosive packages are provided. Samples of the seismic signals recorded by the lunar seismic profiling experiment geophones are included.
Document ID
19740010327
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Kovach, R. L.
(Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Watkins, J. S.
(Tex. Univ. Galveston, United States)
Talwani, P.
(Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center Apollo 17 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
74N18440
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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