Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978sci...199...61t&link_type=abstract
Science, vol. 199, Jan. 6, 1978, p. 61-64.
Physics
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Flyby Missions, Phobos, Photomaps, Viking Orbiter 1, Density (Mass/Volume), Density Measurement, Infrared Imagery, Superhigh Frequencies, Thermal Mapping, Ultrahigh Frequencies, Visual Observation, Mars, Satellites, Phobos, Viking Missions, Orbiters
Scientific paper
Viking Orbiter-1 (VO-1) made a series of close flybys of the Martian satellite Phobos in February and May 1977. A description is presented of the results obtained during the flybys in February. The flyby geometries for the encounter period in February are shown in a graph. The trajectory design gave flybys on the illuminated side of Phobos within 80 to 300 km during the entire encounter period. The primary encounter observations of Phobos included visual and infrared imaging as well as radio tracking of VO-1 while it was under the gravitational influence of Phobos. Visual imaging was obtained from two narrow-angle television cameras. Infrared observations were obtained from an infrared thermal mapper. Radio data included S- and X-band Doppler and ranging data to VO-1 with a 10-second Doppler count. Assuming for Phobos a volume of 500 + or - 900 cu km, a mean density of 1.9 + or - 0.6 g/cu cm is obtained for it on the basis of the processed data.
Born George H.
Christensen Edward J.
Diehl Roger E.
Duxbury Thomas C.
Farless D.
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