TOPOGRAPHIC LUNAR MAPPING AT THE ARMY MAP SERVICE

Abstract

With the advent of the space age and subsequent studies suggesting the possibility of landings on the moon the requirements for a topographic lunar map became apparent. This report describes the steps taken by the Army Map Service, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, to prepare such a map, in two sheets, of the visible surface at a scale of 1:5,000,000 with 1000-meter contours (plus 500-meter auxiliary contours) on a modified stereographic projection. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0265049

Entities

People

  • Albert L. Nowicki

Tags

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris