Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jun 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999msls.work...43g&link_type=abstract
Second Mars Surveyor Landing Site Workshop, p. 43
Mathematics
Logic
Mars Surface, Ground Water, Landing Sites, Hydrology, Planetary Geology, Mars Landing, Site Selection
Scientific paper
Within current mission constraints, most potential ancient ground water settings are found in the area between western Lunae Planum and western Arabia Terra. The geologic history of this area has significant implications for understanding Mars' hydrologic and climate history. Large collapse depression (chasmas), chaotic terrain, and multiple outflow channels are concentrated in the area. The formation of these features involves the influence of tectono-magmatic activity which are thought to have occurred during and immediately following the uplift of the Tharsis area early in Mars' geologic history. The hydrological regime in the area is interpreted to include charging the ground water system by juvenile water and the release of water by melting of ice in the megaregolith. Shalbatana Vallis is selected for detail study to assess their potential as landing sites for the exploration of ancient underground water systems.
Greeley Ronald
Kuzmin Ruslan
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