Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160104095

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP160104095

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Lunar crustal structure from high-res gravity, topography, and seismic data. This project aims to improve our knowledge of the Moon, including its surface processes, interior structure, modification by geological processes and creation and evolution. The Moon preserves the longest and cleanest records of surface geology in the Solar System’s history, unlike the Earth. The lunar crust should exhibit strong heterogeneity in density (both porosity and composition) given its complex history of impact bombardment and volcanism. This project aims to determine radial and lateral heterogeneity in density and porosity within the Moon's crust, by analysing Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory gravity and spacecraft tracking data, Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter topography and in situ Apollo seismological data.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 06-2016

End Date: 12-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $393,100.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Gravimetrics | Geomatic Engineering | Planetary Science (excl. Extraterrestrial Geology) | Geodesy

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |

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