An autonomous lunar geophysical experiment package (ALGEP) for future space missions
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Published:2022-05-12
Issue:2-3
Volume:54
Page:617-640
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ISSN:0922-6435
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Container-title:Experimental Astronomy
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Exp Astron
Author:
Kawamura Taichi, Grott MatthiasORCID, Garcia Raphael, Wieczorek Mark, de Raucourt Sébastien, Lognonné Philippe, Bernauer Felix, Breuer Doris, Clinton John, Delage Pierre, Drilleau Mélanie, Ferraioli Luigi, Fuji Nobuaki, Horleston Anna, Kletetschka Günther, Knapmeyer Martin, Knapmeyer-Endrun Brigitte, Padovan Sebastiano, Plesa Ana-Catalina, Rivoldini Attilio, Robertsson Johan, Rodriguez Sebastien, Stähler Simon C., Stutzmann Eleonore, Teanby Nicholas A., Tosi Nicola, Vrettos Christos, Banerdt Bruce, Fa Wenzhe, Huang Qian, Irving Jessica, Ishihara Yoshiaki, Miljković Katarina, Mittelholz Anna, Nagihara Seiichi, Neal Clive, Qu Shaobo, Schmerr Nicholas, Tsuji Takeshi
Abstract
AbstractGeophysical observations will provide key information about the inner structure of the planets and satellites and understanding the internal structure is a strong constraint on the bulk composition and thermal evolution of these bodies. Thus, geophysical observations are a key to uncovering the origin and evolution of the Moon. In this article, we propose the development of an autonomous lunar geophysical experiment package, composed of a suite of instruments and a central station with standardized interface, which can be installed on various future lunar missions. By fixing the interface between instruments and the central station, it would be possible to easily configure an appropriate experiment package for different missions. We describe here a series of geophysical instruments that may be included as part of the geophysical package: a seismometer, a magnetometer, a heat flow probe, and a laser reflector. These instruments will provide mechanical, thermal, and geodetic parameters of the Moon that are strongly related to the internal structure. We discuss the functionality required for future geophysical observations of the Moon, including the development of the central station that will be used commonly by different payloads.
Funder
NONE Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics
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