Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Dec 2011
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011agufm.p23a1702c&link_type=abstract
American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2011, abstract #P23A-1702
Mathematics
Logic
[5462] Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets / Polar Regions
Scientific paper
The study of Martian ice is a critical component in understanding Mars in general; the ice may hold clues to Mars' past climate and the search for life, and to the ultimate goal of human settlement. This case study focuses on the Louth crater (70.1 N, 103.5 E), the southernmost Martian crater which holds a body of ice all year long. High resolution photographs from the HiRISE and CTX cameras on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) have been used to support previous models of sublimation/deposition and seasonal albedo change of the ice mound in the Louth crater. The photographs were also used to survey geomorphologic features of the ice mound and of the crater, which often resemble terrestrial landforms. The combination of albedo change and landforms helps create an understanding of the dynamic nature of Martian ice, and supports current models of sublimation/deposition and the existence of subsurface ice, which could be vital in the search for life and for manned missions.
Cardenas B.
Xie Hehu
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