An overview of the study of unmanned lunar surface exploration, including the one for obtaining ground truths for remote sensing and that can not be accomplished without lunar surface activities, for the missions of purely scientific exploration and examining explorations necessary for lunar development and utilization, especially lunar base construction, is presented. In the fields of scientific exploration, the following subjects are outlined: (1) mineral exploration by landing modules and roving vehicles, including acquisition of ground truths for mineral remote sensing, identification of minerals on the lunar surface, x-ray fluorescence analysis equipment and x-ray powder refractometer, etc.; (2) observation of artificial RF (Radio Frequency) wave sources on the lunar surface; (3) lunar earthquake observation; (4) lunar gravity observation; (5) microwave remote sensing of the moon; and (6) acquisition of ground truths for microwave radars, and others. In the fields of explorations for lunar development and utilization, the following subjects are outlined: (1) bearing power of the lunar ground; (2) lunar ground subsidence; (3) difficulty of excavation; and (4) selection of examining methods.
Mujin Getsumen Tansa (Unmanned Lunar Surface Exploration)
1992
18 pages
Report
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English
Extraterrestrial Exploration , Lunar exploration , Mineral exploration , Mission planning , Extraterrestrial resources , Lunar roving vehicles , Remote sensing , Excavation , Lunar gravitation , Lunar module , Lunar probes , Microwave sounding , Moonquakes , Very long base interferometry , X ray analysis , Foreign technology