Crater dimensions from apollo data and supplemental sources
A catalog of crater dimensions that were compiled mostly from the new Apollo-based Lunar Topographic Orthophotomaps is presented in its entirety. Values of crater diameter, depth, rim height, flank width, circularity, and floor diameter (where applicable) are tabulated for a sample of 484 craters on the Moon and 22 craters on Earth. Systematic techniques of mensuration are detailed. The lunar craters range in size from 400 m to 300 km across and include primary impact craters of the main sequence, secondary impact craters, craterlets atop domes and cones, and dark-halo craters. The terrestrial craters are between 10 m and 22.5 km in diameter and were formed by meteorite impact.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Title | Crater dimensions from apollo data and supplemental sources |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF00562253 |
| Authors | R.J. Pike |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | The Moon |
| Index ID | 70001158 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |