Lunar dust - Implications for astronomical observatoriesThe properties, origins, and previous operational experiences with lunar dust are discussed, with emphasis on the implications for world-class astronomy on the moon. The mechanisms that may govern the behavior of the fine particles are suggested, and working hypotheses for mitigating the dust hazard are advanced. Future experiments, both on the moon and in terrestrial simulations, that will assist in establishing effective and suitable means of limiting deleterious effects of dust on observatory operations are outlined. Dust studies of components returned by Surveyor 3 are presented. The performance of laser retroreflectors under conditions of moon dust is discussed.
Document ID
19920062543
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Johnson, Stewart W. (BDM International, Inc. Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Chua, Koon M. (New Mexico, University Albuquerque, United States)
Burns, Jack O. (New Mexico State University Las Cruces, United States)
Slane, Frederic A. (New Mexico, University Albuquerque, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Astronomical Telescopes and Instruments