Lunar surface phenomena - Solar flare track gradients, microcraters, and accretionary particlesData are presented concerning the energy spectra of solar flare particles and the distribution of particles producing submicron diameter craters. Processes which alter the albedo and possibly the chemistry of exposed lunar surfaces are also considered. Measurements are reported of solar flare track gradients in rock 64455 which is sufficiently young to have uneroded surfaces on its sides. Attention is also given to accretionary particles adhering to host surfaces, microcraters on soil particles, and microcraters on the oriented surfaces of sample 76015 from a boulder at Station 6 of the Apollo 17 site.
Document ID
19750055628
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Blanford, G. E.
Fruland, R. M.
Mckay, D. S.
Morrison, D. A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)