Title

Test for Buried Regolith Surfaces in Apollo 16 Cores

Authors

Dieter Heymann, Rice University
J. Ray, Rice UniversityFollow
M. Dziczkaniec, Rice University
Russel L. Palma, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Publication Date

3-1978

Abstract

A buried surface in a core can be defined as a regolith surface which existed long enough-without having been overlain by a significant soil column-to exhibit the imprimaturs of its existence: reworking, maturation, mixing, and cosmic ray gradients.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Recommended Citation

D. Heymann, J. Ray, D. Dziczkaniec and R. Palma, 1978. Test for Buried Regolith Surfaces in Apollo 16 Cores. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1180, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX.