Geology and cratering history of Ariel

Details Geology and cratering history of Ariel Geology and cratering history of Ariel

May 1987

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987pggp.rept...19p&link_type=abstract

In its Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1986 p 19-21 (SEE N87-23341 16-91)

Physics

Geophysics

Cratering, Morphology, Structural Properties (Geology), Umbriel, Clathrates, Statistical Distributions, Temperature Effects, Voyager 2 Spacecraft

Scientific paper

The surface of Ariel imaged by Voyager 2 can be divided into several types of terrain on the basis of morphology: cratered terrain, subdued terrain, ridged terrain, and plains. Crater statistics were compiled for each of the terrain types. Despite differing morphology, the various terrains on Ariel do not exhibit large variations in crater frequency. None of the observed surfaces on Ariel record the period of accretion. It seems that conditions appropriate for resurfacing could have occurred during the early history of Ariel.

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