LUNAR LUMINESCENCE INVESTIGATIONS,

Abstract

This analysis describes the preliminary astronomical conclusions on Lunar Luminescence Investigations. Observations made during 1961 and 1962 (with instruments specially developed for the purpose) are described and luminescence is confirmed at wavelength 3970 angstroms for six lunar areas, while it was found to be zero in two others. The measured luminescence is compared with the known lunar environment and, by energy considerations, it is shown that the most likely stimulant is solar ultra-violet radiation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0422445

Entities

People

  • J. F. Grainger

Organizations

  • University of Manchester

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Luminescence
  • Lunar Environments
  • Observation
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris