Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics

List of Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

Microwave Studies of Thermal Emission from the Moon

I. Introduction

II. Methods of Observations and Definitions

III. The Origin of the Radio Brightness of the Moon

IV. Variations in the Brightness with Time

V. Variations in Brightness and Polarization across the Moon

VI. Observational Results

VII. Summary

References

Radar Studies of the Moon

I. Introduction

II. Radar Studies of the Moon's Motions

III. Radar Studies of the Statistical Properties of the Lunar Surface

IV. Radar Mapping of the Lunar Surface

V. Summary

References

Cratering and the Moon's Surface

Introduction

I. The Alphonsus Event and Fluorescence on the Lunar Surface

II. Cratering Relationships

III. Planetary Encounters

IV. The Origin of the Moon

V. Strength of Lunar Crustal Rocks

VI. The Top Layer

VII. Erosion

VIII. Mechanical Properties of Lunar Top Soil

IX. The Ballistic Environment

X. Erosion Lifetimes of Surface Features

XI. Summary

XII. Addendum

XIII. Appendix: Tables

List of Symbols

References

Author Index

Subject Index