Producing lunar global thematic maps using lunar orbital GRS (Gamma-Ray Spectrometer) data and M3 (Moon Mineralogy Mapper) data in this study should attract attention at this point when Korea has not yet accomplished a lunar orbital mission. Two geological projects were performed on anorthosite and lava tubes in conjunction with prospective lunar exploration. Our investigations of element maps of (a) Si and O, thematic maps of OMAT, FeO(%) and (b) 3He, (c) TiO2(%) are invaluable for prospective lunar geological and resource explorations.
As the results of this study, lunar elemental and mineral maps can be used to select landing site candidates for a Korean lunar lander. Also, the Sancheong anorthosite of the Korean Peninsula was compared with the lunar anorthosite as a future research theme for lunar resource exploration. We have developed a beam control algorithm for the HF/VHF radar that enables imaging of the lunar surface with an arbitrary radar illumination angle for a purpose of imaging (d) lava tubes located in the shallow subsurface, as well as surface objects.
Contact: Kyeong J. Kim (kjkim@kigam.re.kr)
