Publication Date:
2019-08-28
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The retreat of Mars' south polar cap during spring and summer was observed in detail by Viking orbiters. This regression was significantly slower than those observed previously by telescope and by Mariner 9. The retardation may have been caused by a reduction in surface insolation brought about by aerosols produced in an unusually early global dust storm.
Keywords:
LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION
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In: Evolution of planetary atmospheres and climatology of the earth; International Conference; Oct 16, 1978 - Oct 20, 1978; Nice; France
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