Two new lunar mare soil simulants,NAO-2 and NAO-3,have been created in National Astronomical Observatories(NAO),Chinese Academy of Sciences.These two simulants were produced from low-titanium basalt and high-titanium ...Two new lunar mare soil simulants,NAO-2 and NAO-3,have been created in National Astronomical Observatories(NAO),Chinese Academy of Sciences.These two simulants were produced from low-titanium basalt and high-titanium basalt respectively.The chemical composition,mineralogy, particle size distribution,density,angle of internal friction,and cohesion of both simulants have been analyzed,indicating that some characteristics of NAO-2 and NAO-3 are similar to those of Apollo 14 and Apollo 11 landing site soils.NAO-2 and NAO-3 will be of great benefit to the scientific and engineering research on lunar soil.展开更多
The Sinus Iridum region, the first choice for China＇s＂Lunar Exploration Project＂is located at the center of the lunar LQ-4 area and is the site of Chang＇e-3 （CE-3）＇s soft landing. To make the scientific explora...The Sinus Iridum region, the first choice for China＇s＂Lunar Exploration Project＂is located at the center of the lunar LQ-4 area and is the site of Chang＇e-3 （CE-3）＇s soft landing. To make the scientific exploration of Chang＇e-3 more targeted and scientific, and to obtain a better macro-level understanding of the geotectonic environment of the Sinus Iridum region, the tectonic elements in LQ-4 region have been studied and the typical structures were analyzed statistically using data from CE-1, Clementine, LRO and Lunar Prospector missions. Also, the mineral components and periods of mare basalt activities in the study area have been ascertained. The present study divides the tectonic units and establishes the major tectonic events and sequence of evolution in the study area based on morphology, mineral constituents, and tectonic element distribution.展开更多
Yi et al.proposed a concept of“desert soilization”and an idea of“omni-directional integrative(ODI)constraint”in the paper of The Innovation.1 In their practice,a“constraining material”was used to bind the sands ...Yi et al.proposed a concept of“desert soilization”and an idea of“omni-directional integrative(ODI)constraint”in the paper of The Innovation.1 In their practice,a“constraining material”was used to bind the sands in the Ulan Buh Desert.It is claimed that theirmethod can transform the desert into farmland.We havemany doubts about this method and disagree with their viewpoints.We would like to discuss these questions and clarify our stand here.Yi et al.should make it clear that their test is only valid in areas with shallow groundwater levels.展开更多
基金supported by The National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(No.2008AA 12A213)The National Key Scientific and Technologic Project
文摘Two new lunar mare soil simulants,NAO-2 and NAO-3,have been created in National Astronomical Observatories(NAO),Chinese Academy of Sciences.These two simulants were produced from low-titanium basalt and high-titanium basalt respectively.The chemical composition,mineralogy, particle size distribution,density,angle of internal friction,and cohesion of both simulants have been analyzed,indicating that some characteristics of NAO-2 and NAO-3 are similar to those of Apollo 14 and Apollo 11 landing site soils.NAO-2 and NAO-3 will be of great benefit to the scientific and engineering research on lunar soil.
基金the key project (No. 2009AA122201) under the 863 program sponsored by Ministry of Science & Technology that has funded our research
文摘The Sinus Iridum region, the first choice for China＇s＂Lunar Exploration Project＂is located at the center of the lunar LQ-4 area and is the site of Chang＇e-3 （CE-3）＇s soft landing. To make the scientific exploration of Chang＇e-3 more targeted and scientific, and to obtain a better macro-level understanding of the geotectonic environment of the Sinus Iridum region, the tectonic elements in LQ-4 region have been studied and the typical structures were analyzed statistically using data from CE-1, Clementine, LRO and Lunar Prospector missions. Also, the mineral components and periods of mare basalt activities in the study area have been ascertained. The present study divides the tectonic units and establishes the major tectonic events and sequence of evolution in the study area based on morphology, mineral constituents, and tectonic element distribution.
基金This work was supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Y202085,Y201520).
文摘Yi et al.proposed a concept of“desert soilization”and an idea of“omni-directional integrative(ODI)constraint”in the paper of The Innovation.1 In their practice,a“constraining material”was used to bind the sands in the Ulan Buh Desert.It is claimed that theirmethod can transform the desert into farmland.We havemany doubts about this method and disagree with their viewpoints.We would like to discuss these questions and clarify our stand here.Yi et al.should make it clear that their test is only valid in areas with shallow groundwater levels.
