Abstract

Mare Moscoviense (148°E, 27°N) is one of the few large maria on the lunar farside. In this paper, the China Chang’E-2 Microwave Sounder (CELMS) data were employed to study the microwave thermal emission features of Moscoviense basin. The findings are as follows. (1) The four basaltic units present distinctly different T B performances at noon and midnight; (2) A new understanding about the basaltic units is made according to the classification results using the maximum likelihood method; (3) The substrate temperature of Moscoviense basin is likely much higher than what we know. The results will be of great significances to understand the mare volcanism on the lunar farside.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.