3D Modeling of Lacus Mortis Pit Crater with Presumed Interior Tube Structure
When humans explore the Moon, lunar caves will be an ideal base to provide a shelter from the hazards of radiation, meteorite impact, and extreme diurnal temperature differences. In order to ascertain the existence of caves on the Moon, it is best to visit the Moon in person. The Google Lunar X Pr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Space Science Society
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/2015/v32n2/OJOOBS_2015_v32n2_113.pdf |
| Summary: | When humans explore the Moon, lunar caves will be an ideal base to provide a shelter from the hazards of radiation,
meteorite impact, and extreme diurnal temperature differences. In order to ascertain the existence of caves on the Moon,
it is best to visit the Moon in person. The Google Lunar X Prize(GLXP) competition started recently to attempt lunar
exploration missions. Ones of those groups competing, plan to land on a pit of Lacus Mortis and determine the existence
of a cave inside this pit. In this pit, there is a ramp from the entrance down to the inside of the pit, which enables a rover to
approach the inner region of the pit. In this study, under the assumption of the existence of a cave in this pit, a 3D model
was developed based on the optical image data. Since this model simulates the actual terrain, the rendering of the model
agrees well with the image data. Furthermore, the 3D printing of this model will enable more rigorous investigations and
also could be used to publicize lunar exploration missions with ease. |
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| ISSN: | 2093-5587 2093-1409 |