Computer Science – Numerical Analysis
Scientific paper
Aug 1975
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Computer Science
Numerical Analysis
Mars Surface, Radar Astronomy, Surface Roughness, Backscattering, Dielectric Properties, Error Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Reliability Analysis
Scientific paper
Spaceflight programs such as the planned Viking landing on Mars require the determination of planetary surface slopes and surface dielectric constants by earth-based methods. Heavy reliance is often placed on radar backscattering data for estimation of these surface properties. An assessment is presented of the basic theory by which the raw radar data are interpreted, and it is shown that serious difficulties and internal inconsistencies are present in the available theoretical formulas. The discussion brings into question the reliability of the presently available results for these surface properties as obtained by earth-based radar methods.
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