Publication Date:
2006-03-27
Description:
The infrared spectroscopy experiment on Mariner 9 obtained data over much of Mars. Interpretation of the thermal emission of Mars in terms of atmospheric temperatures, wind fields and dynamics, surface temperatures, surface pressure and topography, mineral composition, and minor atmospheric constituents including isotopic ratios, as well as a search for unexpected phenomena are reported.
Keywords:
SPACE SCIENCES
Type:
JPL Mariner Mars 1971 Proj., Vol. 4; p 299-314
Format:
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