The atmosphere of Mars and optical communications

Details The atmosphere of Mars and optical communications The atmosphere of Mars and optical communications

Nov 1987

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987tdapr..91..124a&link_type=abstract

In its The Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Report p 124-132 (SEE N88-12679 04-32)

Physics

Atmospheric Effects, Atmospheric Turbulence, Data Links, Mars Atmosphere, Optical Communication, Aerosols, Clouds, Cosmic Dust, Fog, Radio Communication, Visibility

Scientific paper

The effects of the Martian atmosphere on an optical communication link are analyzed using Mariner 9, Viking Orbiter, and Viking Lander data. Clouds are found to have minimal effect because of their scarcity and thinness. Dust (from dust storms) has the dominant impact on opacity. However, periods of reduced visibility are infrequent and more closely resemble the effects of thin clouds on the earth. A simple argument is presented which suggests that the Martian atmosphere has fewer turbulence related effects (i.e., Mars has better resolution, lower image wander, and less scintillation) than the best of the earth's ground based locations.

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