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Title: A STUDY OF LUNAR RESEARCH FLIGHTS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4189254

Nuclear detonations in the vicinity of the moon are considered in this report along with scientific information which might be obtained from such explosions. The military aepect is aided by investigation of space enviromnent. detection of nuclear device testing, and capability of weapons in space. A study was conducted of various theories of the moon's structure and origin, and a description of the probable nature of the lunar surface is given. The areas discussed in some detail are optical lunar studies, seismic observations, lunar surface and magnetic fields, plasma and magnetic field effects, and organic matter on the moon. (auth)

Research Organization:
Illinois Inst. of Tech., Chicago. Armour Research Foundation
DOE Contract Number:
AF29(601)-1164
NSA Number:
NSA-14-014153
OSTI ID:
4189254
Report Number(s):
AFSWC-TR-59-39(Vol.I)
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Project No. 5776-57853. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English