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OverviewWritten in language that non-geologists can easily understand, this book provides basic information about the lunar regolith and simulants. It explains how simulants are produced, what sources exist, and what processes are used for their production. It emphasizes the cost structure of simulants and the limitations of existing models. Chapters cover terrestrial sources of simulant components and processing technologies for production of simulants. The text supplies figures, photographs, charts, a glossary, and extensive references for further study. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Douglas Rickman (NASA, Huntsville, AL, USA) , Christian SchraderPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc ISBN: 9781439848746ISBN 10: 1439848742 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 15 March 2017 Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsThumbnail Summary. Lunar History. Description of lunar samples. Terrestrial and lunar geological terminology. Description of the lunar regolith. What we do not know and probably need to know about regolith properties. Lunar regolith simulants: feedstocks, existing simulants, new methods of preparation. Simulant processing. Figure of merit.ReviewsAuthor InformationDoug Rickman is employed by NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center. He received his doctorate at the University of Missouri, Rolla in 1981. His training and experience covers a very broad range: mineral exploration, image processing, remote sensing, software development, medical applications, and computer systems integration. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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