The lunar swirls: distribution and possible origins.
Abstract
Many of the strongest lunar magnetic anomalies correlate in location with swirl-like high- and low-albedo markings of the Reiner Gamma class. Models involving both meteoroid and cometary impact processes have previously been proposed to explain their origins. It has also been proposed that the high-albedo markings represent areas of the surface that have been magnetically shielded from the solar wind ion bombardment and have therefore not reached optical maturity. These models are investigated further here, using both correlative data analysis and theoretical modeling methods.
- Publication:
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Proceedings
- Pub Date:
- 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989LPSC...19...99H
- Keywords:
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- Lunar Magnetic Fields;
- Lunar Surface;
- Magnetic Anomalies;
- Selenology;
- Deflection;
- Lorentz Force;
- Solar Protons;
- Solar Wind;
- Swirling;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration; Moon;
- Moon: Magnetic Field