Science Case for a Lander or Rover Mission to a Lunar Magnetic Anomaly and Swirl

Abstract

that will, by 2024, land "at a lunar swirl and [make the] first surface magnetic measurement." A surface mission to one of these unique locations would provide key data for answering important cross-cutting questions in planetary science -close-by on our nearest planetary neighbor. Progress toward answering these questions depends on interdisciplinary investigation carried out on the lunar surface. Here we outline the science case for a landed mission to a lunar magnetic anomaly, including illustration of the linkages to the documents that guide NASA's science planning. We also discuss the measurements and instruments that could address the science questions, and describe options for robotic lander and rover missions.

Ultraviolet and magnetic perspectives at Reiner Gamma and the implications for solar wind weathering

“…Until then, Lunar Prospector-derived surface models are used here to most closely resemble the conditions that may be observed by LVx during operations within the heart of RG. The LVx lander and rover magnetometers will reveal much more detail about the surface fields and geometry of the MA associated with RG, and may provide enough information to describe the crustal source of the anomaly and determine the method of magnetization (Wieczorek, 2018;Hemingway & Tikoo, 2018;Blewett et al, 2021b).…”