Comparison of the magnetic-field measurements of the Apollo subsatellite magnetometers with USGS geologic maps suggests that the ancient lunar field may have been greater during the Imbrian Period than the earlier Pre-Nectarian and Nectarian periods. Further, the field seems to have varied in direction. These data are consistent with a model in which the ancient lunar magnetizing field arises from a core dynamo which does not form until the Imbrian Period. Impacts during this period then result in magnetized crater melt and ejecta blankets. It is emphasized, however, that the area sampled by the subsatellite magnetometers is but a small fraction of the lunar surface. These results must be confirmed with studies of independent regions of the lunar surface before they can be considered conclusive.


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    Title :

    Geologic-magnetic correlations on the moon - Apollo subsatellite results


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Lunar Science Conference ; 1977 ; Houston, TX


    Publication date :

    1977-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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