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Planetary Geology: Goals, Future Directions, and RecommendationsPlanetary exploration has provided a torrent of discoveries and a recognition that planets are not inert objects. This expanded view has led to the notion of comparative planetology, in which the differences and similarities among planetary objects are assessed. Solar system exploration is undergoing a change from an era of reconnaissance to one of intensive exploration and focused study. Analyses of planetary surfaces are playing a key role in this transition, especially as attention is focused on such exploration goals as returned samples from Mars. To assess how the science of planetary geology can best contribute to the goals of solar system exploration, a workshop was held at Arizona State University in January 1987. The participants discussed previous accomplishments of the planetary geology program, assessed the current studies in planetary geology, and considered the requirements to meet near-term and long-term exploration goals.
Document ID
19880016895
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1988
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.55:3005
NASA-CP-3005
Accession Number
88N26279
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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