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Possible Mafic Patches at Mons Malapert and Scott Crater Highlight the Value of Site Selection studiesPossible areas of mafic material on the rim and floor of Scott crater (82.1 S, 48.5 E) and on the northeast flank of Mons Malapert (85.5 S, 0 E) are suggested by analysis of shadow-masked Clementine false-colorration images. Mafic materials can produce more oxygen than can highlands materials, and mafic materials close to the south pole may be important for propellant production for a future lunar mission. If the dark patches are confirmed as mafic materials, this finding would suggest that other mafic patches may also exist, perhaps even closer to the poles. These preliminary findings illustrate the need for additional site selection studies in the lunar polar regions, to improve our capability to "live off the land".
Document ID
20070031575
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cooper, B. L. (Oceaneering Space Systems Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2007
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar Exploration Analysis Group
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: October 1, 2007
End Date: October 5, 2007
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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