Remote Sensing Analysis of the Terra Meridiani Region, Mars

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Jan 2002

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2002assl..278...73s&link_type=abstract

Solar System Remote Sensing, p. 73

Computer Science

Mars Surface, Landing Sites, Hematite, Remote Sensing, Site Selection, Mission Planning, Mars Missions, Roving Vehicles

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We report on a multifaceted investigation of remote sensing data for the Terra Meridiani region. Our study area extends +- 10 degrees about the prime meridian and from -5 to +10 degrees in latitude, encompassing the largest of the hematite bearing regions identified on the surface of Mars. A detailed investigation of this area was motivated by the likely selection of the hematite-bearing unit as the destination for one of the twin MER (Mars Exploration Rovers) rovers. This study makes use of a variety of remote sensing data sets with the goal of characterizing the region to the fullest possible extent. The initial results from this body of work have contributed to the MER landing site selection process, and will aid in mission planning and operations if one of the rovers is sent to this region.

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