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Regional sources and sinks of dust on Mars: Viking observations of Cerberus, Solis Planum, and Syrtis MajorA study of seasonal variation of albedo features in the Cerberus, Solis Planum, and Syrtis Major regions was based on Viking Orbiter data obtained over more than one complete Martian year. Contour maps of Lambert albedo and single point thermal inertia were constructed from the Infrared Thermal Mapper experiment data, and Orbiter images were used to determine the pattern and variability of regional winds (inferred from wind streak orientations). Coupled with ground based radar data, these data allow the regional sediment transport direction, surface properties (texture, morphology, and roughness), and the implications of the observed seasonal and longer term dust redistribution to be investigated. Results are outlined.
Document ID
19890001431
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lee, Steven W. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., MECA Symposium on Mars: Evolution of its Climate and Atmosphere
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
89N10802
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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