Investigating the Thermal Properties of the Moon with the I-SPI (Intelligent Sensing and Perception in Infrared) Imaging System

Water ice exists near the Moon’s poles due to the very cold temperatures caused by the limited exposure to direct sunlight in these regions. To understand the extent of water that exists on the Moon, we need to locate the areas where the temperatures are favourable for the preservation of water (less than -175°C/-280°F). To accomplish this, Mission Control has proposed an instrument, known as I-SPI (Intelligent Sensing and Perception in Infrared), to map the Moon’s temperature. I-SPI is currently in the research stage, and Mission Control requires the intern’s expertise to assist in the design and development of I-SPI for a future rover mission to the Moon. Specifically, the intern will lead a science investigation to evaluate the thermal properties of the Moon to support Mission Control in determining the temperature requirements needed to build I-SPI.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Daly

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Partner:

Mission Control

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

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