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Transition Metal Elemental Mapping of Fe, Ti, and Cr in Lunar Dryden Crater Using Moon Mineralogy Mapper Data

Authors: Ivanov, Iskren; Filchev, Lachezar;

Transition Metal Elemental Mapping of Fe, Ti, and Cr in Lunar Dryden Crater Using Moon Mineralogy Mapper Data

Abstract

The lunar surface represents a platform for investigating planetary evolution, technological innovation, and potential extraterrestrial resource utilization. This study presents a high-resolution geospatial distribution mapping of the transition metals iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), and chromium (Cr) within Dryden Crater, utilizing advanced hyperspectral remote sensing methodologies. Our research integrates hyperspectral data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) imaging spectrometer, deployed on the Chandrayaan-1 mission, in conjunction with the lunar digital elevation model (SLDEM2015) topographical dataset from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) and SELenological and Engineering Explorer (SELENE) Kaguya Terrain camera. Employing sophisticated spectral indexing techniques and RGB compositional analysis, we conducted a comprehensive quantitative assessment of transition metal distributions. The resultant geochemical map delineates precise spatial boundaries and concentration gradients of Fe, Ti, and Cr within the lunar crater's geological context. Our interdisciplinary approach demonstrates the efficacy of integrated international scientific collaboration through open data policy, leveraging advanced spectroscopic techniques to unravel the complex geochemical landscape of lunar surface environments. This research contributes to our understanding of planetary geological processes and potential extraterrestrial resource exploitation strategies.

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