Modeling Affects of Lunar Surface Slope, Temperature, and Material Properties on the Efficiency of Erosion During the Formation of Rima Prinz
Abstract
Analytical models are used to determine relative roles of mechanical and thermal erosion in the formation of lunar sinuous rilles. Variations in surface slope, temperature, and material properties are explored to simulate the formation of Rima Prinz.
- Publication:
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42nd Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2011
- Bibcode:
- 2011LPI....42.1176H