Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 10th, Houston, Tex., March 19-23, 1979, Proceedings. Volume 3 - Planetary interiors and surfacesThe areas covered on the present symposium include geophysical investigations based on laboratory and planetary measurements; impact and volcanic processes; and planetary surface features and processes. The topics discussed include models of an early lunar dynamo, parameterized convection within the moon and the terrestrial planets, the bounds of the heat production rate with the moon, the shock metamorphism of granulated lunar basalt, asymmetric terracing of lunar highland craters, large impact basins on Mercury, impact melting in early lunar history, and evidence for ancient mare volcanism.
Document ID
19800039507
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Merrill, R. B. (Lunar and Planetary Institute Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: March 19, 1979
End Date: March 23, 1979
Sponsors: NASA and Lunar and Planetary Inst. New York