Studies of the Physical Characteristics of Probable Lunar Surface Materials

Download or read book Studies of the Physical Characteristics of Probable Lunar Surface Materials written by Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).