Fig. 6: Structural diagram of ChaSTE probe with mounting positions of the 10 RTD Sensors and Heater. | Communications Earth & Environment

Fig. 6: Structural diagram of ChaSTE probe with mounting positions of the 10 RTD Sensors and Heater.

From: Higher surface temperatures near south polar region of the Moon measured by ChaSTE experiment on-board Chandrayaan-3

Fig. 6

The penetrated length of the probe and respective distances between the sensors is also shown in the figure. Sensors S1, S3 and S5 are positioned mutually perpendicular to the sensors S2, S4, S6–S10. Heater is shown at the position of the ninth Sensor (S9). Extended length of the probe at the top with lobes is for the purpose of support and structural integrity.

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