Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Aug 1975
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975icar...25..555b&link_type=abstract
Icarus, vol. 25, Aug. 1975, p. 555-560.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Astronomical Models, Astronomical Photography, Light Scattering, Mercury (Planet), Photointerpretation, Planetary Surfaces, Astronomical Observatories, Ground Stations, Lambert Surface, Resolution
Scientific paper
A detailed study to evaluate ground-based photographs of Mercury has been carried out. Models of the surface scattering properties have been assumed and smeared with a Gaussian function for direct comparison with center-to-limb scans along Mercury's intensity equator. Data from a range of phase angles from 31 to 92 deg have been compared with smeared models assuming a Lambert surface, a surface which obeys the Lommel-Seeliger law and one which is Minnaertian, having a variable coefficient. Within the limits of the observations a lunar Minnaert surface yields the most consistent interpretation. An objective evaluation of the resolution of the photographs is obtained in terms of Gaussian half-widths.
Beebe Reta F.
Herzog Adrian
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