STUDIES OF THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBABLE LUNAR SURFACE MATERIALS: PART II.

Abstract

This report presents the findings of theoretical and experimental studies to determine the physical properties of probable lunar surface materials in a simulated lunar environment. To accomplish these goals, the following tasks were performed: (1) Installation of two ultrahighvacuum systems; (2) preparation of and synthesis of materials to simulate the rock compositions most likely to be present on the moon; (3) analysis and experimentation on the surface effects on adhesion; (4) analysis and experimentation on electrostatic effects; (5) studies of radiation; and (6) analysis and measurement of thermal properties in a high vacuum. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0613965

Entities

People

  • P. E. Glaser

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Environment
  • High Vacuum
  • Lunar Environments
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Quantum Properties
  • Radiation
  • Thermal Properties
  • Vacuum

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster