4 - 12 SURFACE SAMPLE COLLECTION A. Test Objectives A-1 Provide a Contingency Lunar Surface Sample E-1 Behavior and Characteristics of the Lunar Surface F-1 Collect Rock Samples and Fine Grained Material F-2 Photograph Collection Area of Samples I-3 Obtain a Lunar Sample for Quarantine Testing J-2 Obtain a Core Sample of the Lunar Surface J-3 Collect Lunar Geologic Samples J-4 Collect a Lunar Environment Sample M-3 Obtain Photographs of Geologic Inspection & Sampling B. Test Requirements 1. Contingency Sample - Obtain upon first descending to the lunar surface. [A] 2. Bulk Material - Obtain 30 pounds consisting of 1/3 fragmentary and 2/3 loose samples. [F] 3. Core Sample - Obtain with the drive tube. [I, J] 4. Geologic Samples - Obtain using tools stowed in the MESA. Photograph sample areas. [J, M] 5. Lunar Environment Sample - Seal in gas analysis container. [J] C. Procedures/Checklist 1. Lunar Landing Mission Flight Plan. 2. Lunar Surface Operations Plan. 3. Photographic and Television Operations Plan. D. Data Requirements 1. Flight Crew Reports/Logs/Photographs a. Record areas in relation to LM where samples were collected. [A, F, J] (M) b. Record unusual lunar surface observations. [A, F, J] (M) c. Comment on soil behavior during collection of Bulk Sample. [E] (M) d. Comment on soil behavior during collection of Documented Sample. [E] (HD) e. Estimates of volume of fine grained material collected in one bag of the Documented Sample. [E] (HD) f. Take photographs during sample collection. [A, F] (HD) g. Photograph the lunar surface sample areas and of the samples as defined in the Photographic Operations Plan. [J] (M) 2. Ground Support a. LM position on lunar surface. [J] (M) b. MSFN recordings of all MSFN/EVA voice conferences. [J] (M)
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