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The Geological Investigation of the Lunar Reiner Gamma Magnetic Anomaly Region

Version 1 : Received: 25 September 2024 / Approved: 25 September 2024 / Online: 26 September 2024 (09:59:21 CEST)

How to cite: Hu, J.; Liu, J.; Liu, J.; Deng, J.; Zhang, S.; Lei, D.; Zeng, X.; Huang, W. The Geological Investigation of the Lunar Reiner Gamma Magnetic Anomaly Region. Preprints 2024, 2024092046. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.2046.v1 Hu, J.; Liu, J.; Liu, J.; Deng, J.; Zhang, S.; Lei, D.; Zeng, X.; Huang, W. The Geological Investigation of the Lunar Reiner Gamma Magnetic Anomaly Region. Preprints 2024, 2024092046. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.2046.v1

Abstract

Reiner Gamma is a potential target for low-orbiting spacecraft or even surface-landed missions in the near future. Unfortunately, thus far no comprehensive low altitude (below 20 km) or surface measurements of the magnetic field, magnetic source and plasma environment have been made post-Apollo to complement and complete our understanding of the solar wind interaction with lunar magnetic anomalies and swirl formation. Acquiring the detailed geological knowledge of the Reiner Gamma region is significant for the above scientific targets. In this study, the following research work in the lunar Reiner Gamma magnetic anomaly region was carried out for the regional geological investigation: (1) the topographic and geomorphologic analysis; (2) elements, minerals and sequence analysis; (3) 1:10,000 regional geological map analysis. Our work helps define measurement requirements for possible future low-orbiting or surface-landed missions to the Reiner Gamma area or similarly magnetized regions of the lunar surface.

Keywords

Reiner Gamma; Lunar Magnetic Anomalies; 1:10,000 Regional Geological Map; Geomorphological Feature

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Geophysics and Geology

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