A preliminary analysis of magnetometer data from Apollo 15 subsatellite is concluded. Remanent magnetization is a characteristic property of the moon, and the distribution is such that a complex pattern is produced. A mapping of the distribution is feasible with the present experiment. Lunar induction fields produced by transients in interplanetary magnetic field are detectable at satellite orbit. Magnetometer data will provide estimates of the latitude and longitude dependences of interior conductivity. The plasma void extends to some altitude below the satellite orbit and probably the lunar surface. Solar wind near the limbs is usually strongly disturbed.


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    Title :

    The particles and fields subsatellite magnetometer experiment


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    Publication date :

    1972-01-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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    Apollo particles and fields subsatellite magnetometer experiment

    Coleman, P. J., Jr. / Russell, C. T. / Schubert, G. | NTRS | 1974


    Apollo Particles and Fields Subsatellite Magnetometer Experiment

    P. J. Coleman / C. T. Russell / G. Schubert | NTIS | 1974


    The particles and fields subsatellite magnetometer experiment

    Coleman, P. J., Jr. / Lichtenstein, B. R. / Russell, C. T. et al. | NTRS | 1972