The photometric functions of PHOBOS and Deimos. III - Surface photometry of PHOBOS

Details The photometric functions of PHOBOS and Deimos. III - Surface photometry of PHOBOS The photometric functions of PHOBOS and Deimos. III - Surface photometry of PHOBOS

Jan 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977icar...30..212n&link_type=abstract

Icarus, vol. 30, Jan. 1977, p. 212-223.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Astronomical Photometry, Deimos, Mars (Planet), Phobos, Planetary Surfaces, Astronomical Models, Brightness, Mariner 9 Space Probe, Phase Shift, Satellite Television

Scientific paper

Mariner 9 television pictures of Phobos are used to study the uniformity of a certain photometric scattering parameter over the surface of the satellite, assuming that the scattering law for Phobos can be represented by the Hapke-Irvine equation. Ways of avoiding topographically irregular areas are discussed, phase functions for Phobos are obtained from scans along the photometric equator, and the photometric behavior of selected areas not along this equator is examined. Searches are conducted for anomalously bright areas and evidence of solid rock on the surface. The results indicate that: (1) at least three large regions on the surface of Phobos are covered by a dark material of complex texture which scatters light according to the Hapke-Irvine law; (2) the average intrinsic phase coefficient of this material is 0.020 mag/deg over the phase-angle range from 20 to 80 deg; (3) even the topographically irregular areas have photometric properties similar to those of the three smooth regions; (4) the surface of Phobos is rougher than that of Deimos on the largest scale; and (5) apparent bright patches are most likely caused by local tilts of the surface.

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