NASA NTRS · 19740010327
Lunar seismic profiling experiment
Abstract
The Apollo 17 lunar seismic profiling experiment was conducted to record the vibrations of the lunar surface as induced by explosive charges, the thrust of the lunar module ascent engine, and the crash of the lunar module ascent stage. Analysis of the data obtained made it possible to determine the internal characteristics of the lunar crust to a depth of several kilometers. The test equipment used in the experiment is described. Maps showing the location of the geophones and the deployed explosive packages are provided. Samples of the seismic signals recorded by the lunar seismic profiling experiment geophones are included.
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Robert L. Kovach, Joel S.Watkins, Pradeep Talwani. 1973-01-01. Lunar seismic profiling experiment. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740010327
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