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Possible misinterpretation of lunar cratering record in Voyager team analyses of outer planet satellitesWhile interpreting outer planetary satellites, the Voyager imaging team repeatedly referred to a lunar frontside highland calibration curve. It was assumed that it is unmodified and not in steady state equilibrium, but rather records all impacts that have occurred. It was also assumed that it records the size distribution of an early population of impactors, called Population I, evidence for which was found on various satellites. New evidence is reported that the Voyager team interpretation of this population is wrong, a conclusion that seriously affects the cratering histories reported for outer planet satellites.
Document ID
19920001642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Hartmann, William K. (Planetary Science Inst. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1990
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
92N10860
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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