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Chryse Planitia as a Mars Pathfinder landing site: The imperative of building on previous ground truthBased on consideration of the geological characteristics of Chryse Planitia, the requirements for Mars Pathfinder landing sites, the nature of the mission, the scale of the observations to be made, and the need to build outward from previous experience, a new mission to Chryse Planitia offers several advantages that are difficult to ignore as well as offering a low-gamble/high-return mission scenario. Considering the need to ensure a successful mission, and to ensure the continued health of planetary exploration, the reasons for a new mission to Chryse Planitia are compelling. Results of 1:500,000 mapping, operational benefits of Chryse Planitia, science benefits of Chryse Planitia, and conclusions and site recommendations are discussed.
Document ID
19950009770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Crumpler, Larry S. (Brown Univ. Providence, RI, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Mars Pathfinder Landing Site Workshop
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
95N16185
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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