Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Sep 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977jgr....82.4111g&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 82, Sept. 30, 1977, p. 4111-4120. Research supported by the Natural Environment Research
Mathematics
Logic
11
Geological Surveys, Landing Sites, Mars Surface, Planetary Mapping, Spaceborne Photography, Viking Lander 2, Pattern Recognition, Photointerpretation, Plains, Rocks, Terrain Analysis
Scientific paper
During the Viking mission, three broad areas of the northern plains were investigated as possible landing sites for Viking lander 2. We present a geological map of the area designated the B1 landing site in Cydonia centered on 45 deg N latitude, 4 deg W longitude. Viking imagery of this area has given detailed coverage, allowing the northern plains to be examined in more detail over wider areas than was possible from Mariner 9. Some plains areas with polygonal fracture patterns are considered to be pediments in ancient southern hemisphere rocks. The fracture patterns predate at least some of the younger northern plains material. Several northern plains units are distinguished as well as surface textures of unknown origin. Viking pictures provide good data for future studies of stratigraphy and surface process in this region and others like it in northern latitudes.
Butterworth Paul S.
Greeley Ronald
Guest John E.
No associations
LandOfFree
Geological observations in the Cydonia region of Mars from Viking does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Geological observations in the Cydonia region of Mars from Viking, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Geological observations in the Cydonia region of Mars from Viking will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1097448