Applicability of Complexity Theory to Martian Fluvial Systems: A Preliminary AnalysisIn the last 15 years, terrestrial geomorphology has been revolutionized by the theories of chaotic systems, fractals, self-organization, and selforganized criticality. Except for the application of fractal theory to the analysis of lava flows and rampart craters on Mars, these theories have not yet been applied to problems of Martian landscape evolution. These complexity theories are elucidated below, along with the methods used to relate these theories to the realities of Martian fluvial systems.
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20030111382
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Headquarters
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Conference Paper
Authors
Rosenshein, E. B. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)