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Geoscience and a Lunar Base: A Comprehensive Plan for Lunar ExplorationThis document represents the proceedings of the Workshop on Geoscience from a Lunar Base. It describes a comprehensive plan for the geologic exploration of the Moon. The document begins by explaining the scientific importance of studying the Moon and outlines the many unsolved problems in lunar science. Subsequent chapters detail different, complementary approaches to geologic studies: global surveys, including orbiting spacecraft such as Lunar Observer and installation of a global geophysical network; reconnaissance sample return mission, by either automated rovers or landers, or by piloted forays; detailed field studies, which involve astronauts and teleoperated robotic field geologists. The document then develops a flexible scenario for exploration and sketches the technological developments needed to carry out the exploration scenario.
Document ID
19900015714
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Taylor, G. Jeffrey (New Mexico Univ. Albuquerque., United States)
Spudis, Paul D. (Geological Survey Flagstaff, AZ., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1990
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.55:3070
S-603
NASA-CP-3070
Accession Number
90N25030
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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