Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder

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SwRI developed and delivered the LMS instrument for the Mare Crisium lander to determine the electrical conductivity of the interior of the Moon by measuring low-frequency electric and magnetic fields. LMS includes (from left) a magnetometer (white) on an extendable mast, a central electronics box and four spring-launched electrodes.

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Southwest Research Institute

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