Biology
Scientific paper
Aug 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000mpse.conf..161s&link_type=abstract
International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration, p. 161
Biology
Mars (Planet), Mars Surface, Polar Regions, Polar Caps, Mars Exploration, Mars Landing, Mars Missions, Mars Probes, Exobiology, Aquifers, Geochronology, Mission Planning
Scientific paper
The polar regions are both interesting and challenging to explore. The record of climate history and the behavior of Martian volatiles over time are thought to be contained in the polar terrains. Furthermore, the polar regions are probably the best environment to search for evidence of living organisms on Mars because they have both the presence of water ice and summertime temperatures at the surface that exceed the freezing point of water. In addition, melting at the base of the polar caps is predicted to occur which could result in a deep aquifer beneath the polar caps. Such an aquifer is potentially another habitat for life. Clearly, assessing the question of volaties, climate, and life in the polar regions would benefit from landed missions that can sample and interact with the surface. Mobility on the surface is also important for polar exploration due to the apparent wide diversity of terrains that occur on both local and regional scales. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Lemke Lawrence
Stoker Carol
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