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Martian surface physical properties to be derived by radar altimeter on the Mars observer spacecraft

Authors :
Garvin, J. B
Ulaby, F. T
Smith, D. E
Frey, H. V
Solomon, S
Zwally, H. J
Source :
Lunar and Planetary Inst., MECA Symposium on Mars: Evolution of its Climate and Atmosphere.
Publication Year :
1987
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1987.

Abstract

The potential is described of a candidate Mars Observer altimeter for determining dielectric properties of Mars regolith. It is pointed out that it is straightforward to use the time between altimeter pulse trains for passive radiometry (hence dielectric properties) and roughness can be derived. Given the mission plan the whole surface can be mapped at least three times, yielding data on seasonal variability.

Subjects

Subjects :
Lunar And Planetary Exploration

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
Lunar and Planetary Inst., MECA Symposium on Mars: Evolution of its Climate and Atmosphere
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19890001418
Document Type :
Report

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