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The Lunar Dust Analysis Package or L-DAP comprises a number of instruments intended to measure the microscopic properties of lunar dust including:

-The size distribution of the lunar dust
-The structure of the dust grains
-The presence and abundance of key components (eg: nanophase Fe)
-The presence and concentration of specific minerals
-The percentage mass of key elements
-The abundance and distribution of H2O, OH and hydrated minerals
-Electrophysical properties and magnetic field and permittivity.

This report compares the needs of Arctic stakeholders (as articulated in policies and strategies) with the contribution different types of satellite technologies (communications, weather, navigation, earth observation, surveillance, and science) can make to meet current and future requirements. It will help the European Space Agency (ESA) understand Arctic issues, increase the synergy between ESA activities and Arctic initiatives, and assist ESA in preparing relevant Arctic related programme proposals to meet future requirements. The Arctic is changing.