"lunar evolution" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It refers to the changes and developments that have occurred on the moon over time. Example: "Scientists have been studying lunar evolution for decades, piecing together the geological history of the moon through the analysis of rock samples and satellite images."
During the early lunar evolution (>4 Ga), a greater amount of 40K was available to decay to 40Ar in the lunar crust and this radiogenic 40Ar escaped to lunar atmosphere (e.g., Eugster et al. 2001).
In addition, the long-lasting dynamo and the possible presence of an inner core, as inferred from a revised interpretation of Apollo seismic data, suggest core crystallization as a viable process of magnetic field generation for a substantial period during lunar evolution.
A new NASA video on lunar evolution explains the process, from the moon's beginnings as a ball of magma to the intricate craters we see today.
Reliable measurements of the Moon's global heat flow would serve as an important diagnostic test for models of lunar thermal evolution and would also help to constrain the Moon's bulk abundance of radioactive elements and its differentiation history.
The main theme to be investigated is to clarify the lunar origin and evolution, especially for early crustal formation process probably from the ancient magma ocean.
These instruments will contribute to key planetary scientific questions, related to theories of lunar origin and evolution, the global and local crustal composition, the search for cold traps at the lunar poles and the mapping of potential lunar resources.
Our more recent knowledge and understanding of the lunar origin and evolution have also been expanded by an analysis of global remote sensing data (e.g., Binder 1998; Kato et al. 2010; Nozette et al. 1994).
The remote sensing instruments will contribute to key planetary scientific questions related to theories of lunar origin and evolution, the global and local crustal composition, the search for cold traps at the lunar poles and the mapping of potential lunar resources.
The DAMAGE orbital propagator was used to analyse the influence of the initial perigee, eccentricity, right ascension of ascending node (RAAN) and argument of perigee, and the initial lunar RAAN, on the evolution of disposal orbit perigee over a 200-year period.
The moon has longstanding questions such as lunar environments, origin, formation and evolution, magnetization of crustal rocks, internal structure and possible life.
The sensitivity of the out-of-plane amplitude evolution to perturbations due to lunar eccentricity, solar gravity, and solar radiation pressure is explored and a strategy for designing low-cost deterministic maneuvers to control the amplitude history is also examined.
