Lunar Experiments: The Moon as a Site for Certain Physical Measurements
Abstract
If the lunar surface becomes available for conducting physical experiments, it may be particularly suited to thermal neutron and molecular and atomic beam measurements. The application of these beams for the purpose of communication on the lunar surface appears possible.
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Volume 151 | Issue 3707
14 January 1966
14 January 1966
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1966 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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