Benefits of space research to the natural sciences
The use of space technology to develop techniques and devices to help support the American dollar and determine the origin of the moon and solar system is discussed.
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Engineering topics
Okeefe, J. A.
Publications and source records attributed to Okeefe, J. A..
Physical chemistry of the Aouelloul glass
Physical chemistry of Aouelloul impact crater glass, suggesting meteoritic origin of tektites
Okeefe, J. A.↗
The origin of the moon
Lunar origin by earth-moon fission, deriving parent planet characteristics from geochemical considerations
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Physical chemistry of the Aouelloul crater glass
Physical chemistry of Aouelloul crater glass
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Apollo 11 - Implications for the early history of the solar system
Apollo 11 data for lunar formation by earth breakup, discussing moon heating phase and correlation with planetary evolution
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Tektite glass in Apollo 12 sample
Tektite glass in lunar sample from Apollo 12, discussing chemical composition and possible volcanic origin
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Geologic analyses of selected Apollo 10 7 mm lunar and terrestrial photographs
Geologic analysis of Apollo 10 lunar and terrestrial photographs
Blodget, H. W.↗
Lunar theory and processes - Discussion of chemical analysis
Lunar elemental abundances examined by Surveyor project, discussing albedo contrasts, surface rock density, bulk composition, thermal regime and chondritic meteorites
Adams, J. B.↗
Lunar theory and processes - Post-sunset horizon 'afterglow'
Lunar postsunset horizon afterglow observed by Surveyor 7, discussing small particle diffraction on surface
Adams, J. B.↗
The microtektite data - Implications for the hypothesis of the lunar origin of tektites
Microtektites chemical analysis data providing appraisal of strewn field boundaries, implying lunar origin
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Implications of the Surveyor 7 results
Surveyor 7 alpha scattering experiment and TV image data revealing lunar surface chemical composition, rocks and fragments, etc
Adams, J. B.↗
Origin of the moon.
Lunar origin theories, considering moon/earth mass ratio, earth-moon system angular momentum deficiency and differential volatilization in earth
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Water on the moon and a new nondimensional number.
Nondimensional Jeffreys number as ratio of Reynolds to Froude number for gravitational motion of viscous masses, with application to lunar maria and plastic ice
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Lunar theory and processes
Alpha scattering chemical analysis of lunar surface materials at Surveyor landing sites and lunar geomorphology
Adams, J. B.↗
Origin of tektites.
Tektite origin theories, discussing Surveyor experiments effects on lunar geology and Tektite origin
Okeefe, J. A.↗
Isostasy on the moon.
Lunar gravitational anomalies from internal density variation viewpoint, discussing isostasy in maria
Okeefe, J. A.↗
The Goddard Space Flight Center cosmic dust experiment proposal for Pioneer F and G
Cosmic dust experiment proposal for Pioneer F-G
Berg, O. E.↗
Collapse theory of dimple craters.
Collapse theory of dimple craters, analogies with terrestrial sink holes and dimple craters as channels for gas escape from interior
Okeefe, J. A.↗