ARIZA PARDO ADRIANA

My research presents multi-scale geological mapping of an equatorial region on the lunar nearside between Apollo 15 and 17 landing sites, integrating LROC WAC/NAC, Kaguya TC/MI, SLDEM2015, and Clementine UVVIS datasets to assess In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) targets. The study emphasizes pyroclastic deposits—particularly dark mantle materials—as high-priority ISRU resources for volatile extraction and oxygen production in support of Artemis, Chang'e-7/8, and ILRS missions. By integrating composition, albedo, morphology, and crater statistics across multiple scales, this work maps pyroclastic deposits and identifies ISRU-viable landing sites for future lunar missions. Results will be integrated into ASI's MATISSE platform, providing geological context for mission planning and resource assessment in lunar equatorial regions.

Figure 1. Datasets used for geological mapping and interpretation from instruments such as LROC WAC and Kaguya.

Figure 2. Pyroclastic deposits.