Synoptic Monitoring of Seasonal Phenomena on Mars

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Jul 1992

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HST Proposal ID #3763

Computer Science

Hst Proposal Id #3763

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This proposal is for the continuation of an approved longterm project to monitor atmospheric and surface changes on the planet Mars. The first segment of this project was successfully completed during Cycle 0. During that cycle Mars was observed on five different dates using a variety of WFPC filters and on two occasions using FOS spectral scans. Except for one set of targets which fell partially off of the chip, all of the data have been excellent. Initial analyses confirm the potential value of HST observations for identifying phenomena on Mars for the entire range of angular sizes encountered during its synodic cycle. Mars will be outside of the 50 degree elongation limit for essentially all of Cycle 2. This period includes a large portion of the classic dust storm season on Mars, and frequent monitoring of the two primary regions of dust activity is proposed for that period. Observing strategy also includes repeat coverage of (martian) dates monitored during Cycle 0; comparison of data collected on identical seasonal dates in two consecutive (martian) years will constrain interannual variations in surface albedos and atmospheric phenomena. Finally, the Cycle 2 observations include the 1993 opposition of Mars when global maps in several different wavelengths are proposed. Data will help provide the context for the Mars Observer Mission.

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