Cratering history of Miranda

Details Cratering history of Miranda Cratering history of Miranda

May 1987

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987pggp.rept....9p&link_type=abstract

In its Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1986 p 9-11 (SEE N87-23341 16-91)

Physics

Geophysics

Cratering, Morphology, Satellite Surfaces, Structural Properties (Geology), Uranus Satellites, Albedo, Chronology, Statistical Distributions, Terrain, Voyager 2 Spacecraft

Scientific paper

The surface of the southern hemisphere of Miranda imaged by Voyager 2 is divisible into two general types of terrain: cratered terrain, characterized by numerous craters and undulating intercrater plains; and basins, circular to rectangular areas of complex morphology having large-scale albedo markings. To determine the relative ages of the terrains and the length of geological activity, crater-frequency data were compiled for various parts of the cratered terrain and basins. Crater-frequency data indicate that the cratered terrain is the oldest terrain on Miranda and that it was locally resurfaced.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Cratering history of Miranda 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 Cratering history of Miranda, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cratering history of Miranda will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-859945