NSSDCA ID: 1971-008C-10
Mission Name: Apollo 14 Lunar Module /ALSEPThe objective of this experiment was to obtain more scientific information on the location, strength, and dimensions of local magnetic sources. The lunar portable magnetometer was deployed by the astronauts, who then took measurements at various positions near the landing site. The instrument consisted of three orthogonal fluxgate magnetic sensors. After measurements were completed, the astronauts turned the experiment off and left the hardware on the lunar surface.
Mass: 4.6 kg
Questions and comments about this experiment can be directed to: Dr. David R. Williams
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Dr. Charles P. Sonett | Other Investigator | University of Arizona | |
Dr. Gene M. Simmons | Other Investigator | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
Dr. Robert L. Dubois | Other Investigator | University of Oklahoma | dubois-1@ou.edu |
Dr. Palmer Dyal | Principal Investigator | NASA Ames Research Center |