Physics
Scientific paper
May 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979sci...204..799j&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 204, May 25, 1979, p. 799-806.
Physics
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Atmospheric Heating, Dust Storms, Mars Surface, Spaceborne Photography, Viking Lander 2, Viking Mars Program, Carbon Dioxide, Ice Formation, Imaging Techniques, Panoramic Cameras, Radiant Heating, Solar Heating, Mars, Review, Viking 1 Lander, Viking 2 Lander, Water, Carbon Dioxide, Imagery, Observations, Condensation, Water Vapor, Meteorology, Dust Storms, Probes, Erosion, Landing Sites, Dust, Grains, Annual Variations, Surface, Martian
Scientific paper
The imaging systems on board the two Viking landers have documented eolian processes and condensate formation on the Martian surface during the first Mars year of operation. During the winter, the formation of what appeared to be solid H2O and CO2 at the Viking 2 lander site was noted. The condensate formation suggested that solar radiative heating dominates atmospheric conductive heating on Mars. In addition, the Viking observations indicated that Martian surface erosion due to dust distribution may be lower than previously thought.
Arvidson Ray E.
Bragg Lawrence Sir
Carlston C. E.
Guinness Edward A.
Jones Kenneth L.
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