The Apollo Lunar Samples, 1st ed. 2017 Collection Analysis and Results SpringerBriefs in Space Development Series
Auteur : Young Anthony
NASA contracted with the U.S. Geologic Survey to perform classroom and field training of the Apollo astronauts. NASA?s Geology Group within the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, helped to establish the goals of sample collection, as well as the design of sample collection tools, bags, and storage containers.
In this book, detailed descriptions are given on the design of the lunar sampling tools, the Modular Experiment Transporter used on Apollo 14, and the specific areas of the Lunar Rover vehicle used for the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 missions, which carried the sampling tools, bags, and other related equipment used in sample collection. The Lunar Receiving Laboratory, which was designed and built at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Texas for analysis and storage of the lunar samples returned from the Apollo lunar landing missions is also described in detail.
There are also descriptions of astronaut mission training for sample collecting, with the focus on the specific portions of the mission EVAs devoted to this activity.
Describes in detail the planning and design of all equipment used on the Apollo lunar landing missions
Documents the analysis of the samples at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center in Texas
Illustrated with numerous previously unpublished photographs on the topic
Explains the contribution of 'moon rock' analysis to our understanding of the origin and geological history of the Moon
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Date de parution : 03-2017
Ouvrage de 114 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
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