Martian surface simulations

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Jun 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993jgr....9811099g&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 98, no. E6, p. 11,099-11,103.

Mathematics

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Computerized Simulation, Mars Craters, Mars Surface, Planetary Composition, Fractals, Grid Generation (Mathematics), Rocks, Mars, Surface, Simulation, Computer Methods, Techniques, Roughness, Technical Aspects, Shape, Distribution, Albedo, Optical Methods, Model, Cratering, Lava Flow, Eolian Processes, Physical Properties, Character, Terrain, Topography, Resurfacing, Calculations, Image Processing

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Computer generated surfaces have been created to aid in imaging, landing and rover studies for Mars and the moon. They are also being applied to the study of cratering histories. The surfaces are generated in steps which attempt to mimic geologic episodes. Surface roughness is realized fractally, while craters and other specific features have shapes and distributions dictated by observation. Surface materials are assigned appropriate albedos, making the images more realistic. With the inclusion of correlations between crater and rock distributions, the simulations are beginning to acquire a predictive capability.

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