The Oxford 3D thermophysical model with application to PROSPECT/Luna 27 study landing sites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2019.104790
Abstract: Abstract A 3D thermal model that includes a discrete subsurface exponential density profile, surface shadowing and scattering effects has been developed to simulate surface and subsurface temperatures across the Moon. Comparisons of the modelled surface… read more here.
Keywords: oxford thermophysical; luna; surface; model ... See more keywords
The Moon: From Research to Exploration (To the 50th anniversary of Luna-9 and Luna-10 Spacecraft)
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DOI: 10.1134/s0038094617070036
Abstract: The paper describes unmanned spacecraft Luna-9, Luna-10, and similar ones designed by NPO Lavochkin. The history of their development is given, and their high importance in lunar studies is noted. Projects of Luna-Globe, Luna-Resurs, and… read more here.
Keywords: luna; spacecraft; luna luna; moon research ... See more keywords