ALSEP Documents

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The documents in this archive are related to the development, deployment, and operation of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) on the lunar surface. This archive includes daily status reports about the operation of ALSEP on the Moon, but it does not include the scientific data generated by these experiments. Experiment results are available from the National Space Science Data Center.

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    Survey of lunar surface measurements, experiments and geologic studies
    (Texas Instruments, Incorporated, 1964) Texas Instruments Incorporated
    A survey of measurements, experiments and geologic studies that might be made on the lunar surface was conducted to provide the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the scientific community with data to aid in final selection of the optimum series of experiments and observations for early Apollo missions.
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    Apollo lunar science program : report of planning teams : Part 2. Appendix
    (Lunar Science Branch, Manned Space Science Program Office, Office of Space Science and Applications, NASA Headquarters, 1964)
    CONTENTS: Introduction -- Geological field investigations -- Mineralogy and petrography: sampling and examination of lunar surface materials -- Geochemistry -- Passive lunar seismic experiment -- Active lunar seismic experiment -- Lunar gravity measurements -- Magnetic measurements -- Lunar heat flow measurement -- Biosciences -- Mission profiles -- Preliminary study of four-hour normal and alternate missions -- Lunar atmosphere measurements
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    Apollo : in-flight experiment guide.
    (Office of Manned Space Flight?, 1964)
    Outlines the general procedures, constraints and schedules that may be of assistance to those interested in participating in the Apollo flight program with scientific, technological or medical in-flight experiments.
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    Proposal for study of selenodetic experiments for early lunar surface Apollo missions
    (Genonautics; Inc., 1964)
    The specific objective of the study is to recommend measurements, experiments, procedures and techniques, modifications to equipment, and data recording and handling, in order for the astronauts to perform First Order, Class II, selenodetic measurements on the surface of the moon during early Apollo missions.
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    Apollo Logistics Support System scientific mission support study : (study of sample experiments for engineering design purposes) interim report
    (Bendix Systems Division, Bendix Corporation, 1964-12)
    This document contains a summary of findings to date on the work being performed by Bendix, its subcontractors, and consultants in the definition and description of scientific experiments and experiment operations to be performed from a manned lunar roving vehicle.
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    Engineering study program to determine the optimum design for a hand-held camera to be used on the lunar surface, mid-term report
    (C. P. Goerz American Optical, 1965)
    During the first two months, materials were selected and the design of a high resolution, wide spectral range lens was carried nearly to completion. An investigation of requirements for artificial illumination showed the high weight requirement for artificial illumination and the extremely high brilliance range of the lunar landscape. The use of micro electronics to provide a digital record of time of exposure and duration of exposure was investigated.
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    Lunar surface exploration, identification and description of proposed experiments
    (Research Laboratories, Brown Engineering Company, Incorporated, 1965) Robertson, John E.
    Scientific experiments which have been proposed for manned lunar surface exploration are identified and described. A standard form is used which allows a complete description of the individual experiment, techniques, astronaut functions, instrumentation, and prerequisite development. The experiments are grouped by scientific discipline.
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    Solar interference with lunar communications (1968-1973)
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1965) Vredeveld, H. ; Wilson, H. W.
    Preliminary calculations are made to determine the effect of solar radio interference on reception from lunar-based transmitters. The magnitude of the noise received from the sun is calculated. Based on an assumed antenna gain pattern, an estimate is made of the proximity with which a 30-foot parabolic antenna may be pointed toward the sun without exceeding certain noise criteria. Finally, the near eclipses of the sun by the moon are plotted to demonstrate the frequency of occurrence of potential solar blackouts of lunar communications and the duration of each blackout.
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    Apollo experiments guide.
    (Office of Manned Space Flight, 1965)
    Requirements, location areas, and procedures for experiment submittal for Apollo space flights. "This Apollo Experiments Guide describes guidelines of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pertinent to experimentation on Apollo space flights and defines the procedures and requirements for submittal of experiment proposals."
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    Apollo Logistics Support System scientific mission support study : (study of sample experiments for engineering design purposes) final report
    (Bendix Systems Division, Bendix Corporation, 1965-03)
    The purpose of this Scientific Missions Support Study (SMSS) for Apollo Logistics Support System (ALSS) is to generate conceptual designs and operational descriptions of sample experiments and experiment support equipments to be used on a mobile laboratory (MOHAB) traverse mission. These data will then be used by the MOLAB vehicle engineers to generate vehicle designs compatible with the scientific exploration requirements.
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    Apollo Logistics Support System scientific mission support study : (study of sample experiments for engineering design purposes) final report summary
    (The Bendix Corporation, Bendix Systems Division, 1965-03)
    The purpose of the Scientific Missions Support Study (SMSS) for ALSS is to generate conceptual designs and operational descriptions of sample experiments and experiment support equipments to be used on a MOLAB traverse mission. These data will then be used by the MOLAB vehicle engineers to generate vehicle designs compatible with the scientific exploration requirements.
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    Study of mineral stability in the lunar environment : second quarterly progress report
    (Bendix Systems Division of the Bendix Corporation, 1965-05)
    Efforts during the three-month period covered in this report have been devoted to: 1. Completion of the synthesis of ammonium feldspar and the irradiation of a plagioclase 2. Completion of mass spectrometer analyses 3. Correlation of mass spectrometer analyses with DTA and TGA 4. Microscopic analyses of thin sections 5. Analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns taken at room temperature and pressure 6. Completion of special X-ray camera construction.
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    ALSS payloads, final report, condensed summary report
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1965-06)
    The primary objective of this study was to complete a preliminary design and preliminary program plan (resources plan) for a lunar surface vehicle capable of supporting two astronauts on a 14-day. 400-km lunar (80-km radius) surface exploration mission.
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    ALSS payloads final report. Volume I, program summary
    (Bendix Systems Division of the Bendix Corporation, 1965-06)
    This volume is a summary of Volumes II to V (Mobility Systems, Cryogenic Storage and Supply, Cabin Systems, and Thermal Control and Life Support Systems ) of the Apollo Logistic Support System (ALSS) Payloads Study Final Report. It is intended as a complete, self-contained description of the basic results obtained by The Bendix Corporation and its major subcontractor, the Lockheed Missile and Space Company.
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    Engineering study program to determine the optimum design for a hand held camera to be used on the lunar surface
    (Goerz Optical Company, Inc., 1965-06-04)
    The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum design for a hand held stereo camera considering the types of data to be taken, the environmental conditions, the limited dexterity of the space suited astronaut and the allowable space and weight. The scope of the study was limited by time and funding to a preliminary investigation of the best compromise between a wide array of conflicting capability requirements, a harsh environment, a somewhat limited photographer and a severe limitation on space and weight.
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    Lunar Surface EVA / ALSEP Deployment Training
    (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1965-1971)
    Photographs with captions.
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    Packing of Central Station event measurements
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1966) Douthat, D. Z.
    This memo recommends that 4 or 5 central station events be packed into a single analog channel and shows a simple method for doing this.
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    ALSEP/LEM equipment interface
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1966) Murtaugh, Clyde R.
    These three items constitute the ALSEP equipment as it interfaces with the LEM.
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    ALSEP transient analysis
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1966) Bahn, L.
    This ATM describes the transient analysis of ALSEP (E-1 Model) when subject to the LEM-ALSEP trapezoidal pulse.
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    Experiment electrical interface definitions
    (Bendix Systems Division, 1966) Perkins, Derek.
    This revision details changes to Revisions C and D of ATM-483.