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Kaevitser, V.I., Matyugov, S.S., Pavelyev, A.G. and Yakovlev, O.I. (1974) Frequency Spectra of Decimeter Radio Waves Reflected By Lunar Surface with Luna-19. Radiotekhnikai Electronika, 19, 936-945. (In Russian)

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• TITLE: Determination of the Lunar Ground Characteristics Using Bistatic Radar

  AUTHORS: Oleg I. Yakovlev, Olga V. Yushkova, Stanislav S. Matyugov, Alexander G. Pavelyev, Vladimir M. Smirnov

  KEYWORDS: Bistatic Radar, Lunar Ground, Regolith, Reflection Coefficient, Permittivity

  JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Geosciences, Vol.6 No.12, December 18, 2015

  ABSTRACT: At present, an investigation of the lunar ground at great depths is of paramount importance. This investigation can be carried out using decameter and meter waves. This article aims to analyze the variations of the reflectioncoefficientatdecametric,meter and decimeteric bands.Apossibility of determinationof lunar ground characteristics by bistatic radar using powerful ground-based transmittersat VHF and UHF bands and a receiver aboard aMoon’s satelliteis analysed. Appropriate algorithms are considered for determinationof the regolith layer thickness,dielectric permittivity, loss tangent, and density of the regolith and bedrocks. Expected results of measurements have been presented for a two-layer model of lunar ground, consisting of an upper layer with the loose porous rocks (regolith), and the rocks situated more deeply. Revealed regularities are a basis for determining the distribution of the permittivity in subsurface layer.